Comparison · Clipboard managers
Ditto vs Windows clipboard history: which is better in 2026?
Ditto ranks higher in our list of clipboard managers (#3 against #6, score 87.0 against 83.5).
- 87.0Editorial score83.5
- 1Platforms1
- YesFree to useYes
- YesOpen sourceNo
Which should you choose?
Choose Ditto if you want
Windows users who want free local clipboard history.
A free, GPL-3.0 licensed clipboard history for Windows that stores history in a local database with no login or cloud. It covers Windows only, and its history stays on the PC where it was made.
Choose Windows clipboard history if you want
Windows users who want no extra install.
Built into Windows 10 and 11 with clipboard history, and an optional sync across devices through a Microsoft account. It needs no install, but it is Windows only and its sync depends on that account.
The main differences
- Ditto is open source; Windows clipboard history is not.
Side by side
 Ditto |  Windows clipboard history | |
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| Score | 87.0 | 83.5 |
| Rank in list | #3 of 10 | #6 of 10 |
| Price | Free and open sourceFree and open source under GPL-3.0; installs through Winget or Chocolatey | FreeBuilt into Windows 10 and Windows 11 |
| Free to use | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Platforms | WindowsWindows | WindowsWindows |
| Made by | Not stated | Microsoft |
| Best for | Windows users who want free local clipboard history | Windows users who want no extra install |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about Ditto vs Windows clipboard history
- Is Ditto better than Windows clipboard history?
- Ditto ranks higher in our list of clipboard managers (#3 against #6, score 87.0 against 83.5). Ditto is best for: Windows users who want free local clipboard history. Windows clipboard history is best for: Windows users who want no extra install.
- Which is cheaper, Ditto or Windows clipboard history?
- Ditto: Free and open source under GPL-3.0; installs through Winget or Chocolatey. Windows clipboard history: Built into Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Do Ditto and Windows clipboard history run on the same platforms?
- Ditto supports Windows. Windows clipboard history supports Windows.
Choosing between the two
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