# Alternatives to ClipboardFusion ClipboardFusion is a Windows clipboard manager from Binary Fortress Software (also makers of DisplayFusion) that adds cloud sync, macro-based text transformation, and multi-machine clipboard sharing. It is aimed at power users and small teams who want automation on top of clipboard history, sold as a free tier plus a one-time-purchase Pro upgrade. ClipboardFusion ranks #1 of 12 in Clipboard managers, with an Alt Score of 90. It is proprietary, freemium from $19 (one-time) and available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Browser extension. 9 of 9 checklist rows are verified against a public source. Source: https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/clipboardfusion/ Category: Clipboard managers ## Where ClipboardFusion stands out - **One-time purchase option** — 5 of 10 apps with a verified answer have this - **Sync across devices** — 5 of 11 apps with a verified answer have this ## Overview - **Who it's for**: ClipboardFusion is aimed at Windows users, from individuals to businesses, who want more control over what they copy and paste, including people who need to strip formatting from pasted text or automate repetitive clipboard tasks. - **What you get**: The app provides a Clipboard Manager showing clipboard history, pinned items, and macros; hotkeys for quick access; formatting removal and text-replacement rules; user-written C# macros; conditional triggers; and, on paid tiers, clipboard syncing across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android with 256-bit encryption. - **How it works**: ClipboardFusion runs in the system tray and watches the Windows clipboard, letting users trigger actions (macros, text replacement, notifications, etc.) automatically or via hotkeys. Pro licenses add a Binary Fortress Account-based sync service that shares recent and pinned clipboard items across a user's other computers and mobile apps. ## Profile - **License**: Proprietary (verified 2026-07-30) - **Pricing model**: Freemium (verified 2026-07-30) - **Starts at**: $19 (one-time) (verified 2026-07-30) - **Platforms**: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension - **Status**: active (verified 2026-07-30) ## Ranked alternatives | # | App | Alt Score | Licence | Platforms | |---|-----|-----------|---------|-----------| | 1 | [CopyQ](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/copyq.md) | 85 | GPL-3.0 | Windows, macOS, Linux | | 2 | [Pastebot](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/pastebot.md) | 85 | Proprietary | macOS | | 3 | [ClipClip](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/clipclip.md) | 80 | Proprietary | Windows | | 4 | [CrossPaste](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/crosspaste.md) | 80 | AGPL-3.0 | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | | 5 | [Ditto](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/ditto.md) | 80 | GPL-3.0 | Windows | | 6 | [Paste](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/paste.md) | 80 | Proprietary | macOS, iOS | | 7 | [Clipy](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/clipy.md) | 70 | MIT | ? | | 8 | [Maccy](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/maccy.md) | 70 | MIT | macOS | | 9 | [Rememory](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/rememory.md) | 70 | MIT | Windows | | 10 | [PasteBar](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/pastebar.md) | 60 | CC BY-NC with Limited Commercial Use Exception | macOS, Windows | | 11 | [Planck](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/planck.md) | 60 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux | Alt Score = Verified coverage (90%) + Visibility (10%). See https://altcatalog.com/how-alt-score-works/ ## Feature comparison Legend: Yes / No / Partial / ? (not verified). | Clipboard managers checklist | ClipboardFusion | CopyQ | Pastebot | ClipClip | CrossPaste | Ditto | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Pricing model | Freemium | Free | One-time | Freemium | Freemium | Donationware | | Starts at | $19 (one-time) | Free | $2.99/mo | $49 one-time | ? | Free | | License | Proprietary | GPL-3.0 | Proprietary | Proprietary | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 | | Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension | Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension | Windows | | History depth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Search | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Pinned snippets | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Sync across devices | Yes | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | | Images & files support | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Ignore sensitive apps | Yes | Yes | Yes | ? | No | Partial | | Open source | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | | Keyboard-first UX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | One-time purchase option | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | ## Sources Sources for ClipboardFusion. Each alternative is sourced on its own page. - **Status**: active — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: Beta changelog entry dated Jul 22, 2026 (8 days before research date); stable v6.3 shipped Dec 20, 2025 per the main Changelog page. - Quote: “v6.4 (Beta 1) • July 22, 2026” - **Pricing model**: Freemium — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: Compare page's Free vs Pro table lists a $0/free tier alongside four paid Pro tiers ($19-$899 one-time), confirming a freemium structure. - Quote: “ClipboardFusion Free vs Pro” - **License**: Proprietary — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: EULA") is a legal agreement between you...and Binary Fortress Software" — EULA page states the software is licensed, not sold, and is proprietary; no open-source license text found. - Quote: “Binary Fortress Software's end-user license agreement (” - **Starts at**: $19 (one-time) — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: Cheapest paid tier (Pro Standard, per machine). This is a lifetime license, valid for all future versions -- not a subscription. - Quote: “ClipboardFusion Pro Standard Only $19 (USD) per machine” - **Platforms**: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: Windows confirmed on Download page (Windows 11/10, Server 2016-2022). Compare page also lists Desktop App: Windows 10 Universal, Mobile App: Apple iOS, Mobile App: Android, Browser App: Chrome Extensi - Quote: “Desktop App: MacOS” - **History depth**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: Compare page confirms 'Clipboard Retention' is included in every tier (including Free); no specific max item count is published. - Quote: “The Clipboard Manager allows for quick and easy access to all of your Clipboard History, Pinned Items, Online Items, and custom Macros.” - **Search**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-30) - Quote: “Quickly navigate through item menus with keyboard shortcuts, select the first 10 items, search through your items, or use your mouse to drag your items around.” - **Pinned snippets**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: pin" your clipboard items, marking them as important and saving them for later." - Quote: “You can ” - **Sync across devices**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: Clipboard Syncing is a Pro-only feature; the Compare page shows it unchecked on the Free tier and checked on all Pro tiers. - Quote: “Clipboard Syncing will turn your clipboard into a multiple-device, text-sharing monster. For example, you can copy a customer's address on your desktop computer, turn around and paste it on your mobil” - **Images & files support**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: Listed as included in every tier, including Free, on the Free vs Pro comparison table. - Quote: “Store Images Locally” - **Ignore sensitive apps**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: Included in every tier, including Free. Home page also lists an 'Application Exceptions' feature that replaced 'Ignore Programs.' - Quote: “Ignore Specified Applications” - **Open source**: No — (verified 2026-07-30) - Note: Distributed under a proprietary EULA; no source code or OSS license published. - Quote: “The software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties...The software is licensed, not sold.” - **Keyboard-first UX**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-30) - Quote: “Quickly navigate through item menus with keyboard shortcuts, select the first 10 items, search through your items, or use your mouse to drag your items around.” - **One-time purchase option**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-30) - Quote: “This is a lifetime license, and is valid for all future versions (3.x, 4.x, 5.x... etc)” --- Ranked by verified data, never by who paid. https://altcatalog.com/trust/