Ranked 3 of 6 in best clipboard managers
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.
Best for Windows users who want free local clipboard history
About Ditto
Ditto extends the Windows clipboard by saving each copied item to a local database, so you can bring back earlier clips later. Its GitHub page describes it as local first, with no login, no cloud and no telemetry. You can install it from the installer, a portable package, Chocolatey, Winget or the Microsoft Store.
The project is licensed under GPL-3.0, and the repository notes that Windows binaries are code-signed through SignPath. Because the history stays in a local database and there is no cloud service, a clipboard history stays on the PC where it was made. Ditto is a Windows-only tool, so people on macOS or Linux need one of the other clipboard managers in this list.
Key features
- Clipboard history database
- No login, cloud or telemetry
- Winget and Chocolatey installs
- Signed Windows binaries
Strengths
- Local database with no login or cloud
- Free and GPL-3.0 licensed
Limits
- Windows only
- History stays on the PC where it was made
Where Ditto ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Clipboard managers | 3 of 6 | 87.0 | Windows users who want free local clipboard history |
Questions about Ditto
- Is Ditto free?
- Ditto can be used without paying: Free and open source under GPL-3.0; installs through Winget or Chocolatey. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Ditto open source?
- Yes. Ditto publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does Ditto support?
- Ditto is available on: Windows.
- What is Ditto best for?
- Windows users who want free local clipboard history. In our ranking of clipboard managers it is number 3 of 6 with a score of 87.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Ditto?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Paste, Maccy, CopyQ, Pastebot.