Alternatives to ClipClip
Free Windows clipboard manager with multiple clipboards and screen capture
ClipClip ranks #6 of 12 in Clipboard managers, with an Alt Score of 80. It is proprietary, freemium from $49 one-time and available on Windows. 8 of 9 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
ClipClip is a free Windows clipboard manager that stores up to 1,000 text, image, and file clips, organizes them into multiple named clipboards, and bundles screenshot/screen-recording capture tools. It offers optional cloud sync via Dropbox or Google Drive and a paid Premium tier for teams.
ClipClip is a Windows desktop app aimed at people who copy and paste frequently in their daily work, including students, writers, developers, designers, and administrative or research professionals who need to keep track of many pieces of copied content.
The app stores up to 1,000 recent clips (text, rich text, HTML, CSV, images, and files) in a searchable history, lets users pin frequently used clips, edit clips in place with built-in text/HTML/image editors, and apply one-click actions such as case conversion, encoding, translation, and image adjustments. Folders can be password-protected with AES encryption, and files can be connected to cloud storage providers like Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox for backup and access across devices. It also includes a screen capture and screen recording tool.
ClipClip runs as a background clipboard monitor on Windows, automatically saving items copied to the clipboard as encrypted local files. A global keyboard shortcut opens the Paste Menu to search, preview, and paste any saved clip into the active application without switching windows, and additional shortcuts open menus for actions, translation, and screenshots. It is free for personal use, with a one-time $49 per-user Commercial License available for professional or business use.
Where ClipClip stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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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.
CrossPaste is an open-source, cross-platform clipboard manager built with Kotlin/Compose Multiplatform that syncs clipboard history in real time across desktop and mobile devices, with end-to-end encr.
Rememory is an open-source Windows clipboard manager that automatically saves every copied item (text, images, links) with unlimited storage, supports app-based filtering to exclude sensitive apps, an.
PasteBar is a free, open-source clipboard manager built with Tauri and Rust for Mac and Windows, offering unlimited history, saved clips organized into collections/tabs/boards, and PIN-protected colle.
Feature comparison
Rows come from the Clipboard managers checklist (13 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for ClipClip is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-30
Free Personal License with no purchase required; a $49 one-time Commercial License is offered for professional/commercial use.
ClipClip is Free for Personal Use
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Starts at $49 one-time verified 2026-07-30
This is the Commercial License price; personal use is free with no purchase required.
$49 USD ... One-time payment per user
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Platforms Windows verified 2026-07-30
https://get.clipclip.com/ClipClipSetup.exe")" — Only a Windows .exe installer is offered; no mention of macOS, Linux, mobile, or web versions found on the site.
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Status active verified 2026-07-30
Changelog shows an active release as recently as Aug 28, 2025 (version 2.4.5985).
Aug 28, 2025 | Version 2.4.5985 | New features
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-30
Standard closed-source EULA from Vitzo LLC; no source code access or redistribution permitted.
You may not reverse engineer, translate, disassemble, integrate, decompile, remove, modify, combine, create derivative works or updates of, adapt, or attempt to derive the source code of the Licensed
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History depth Yes verified 2026-07-30
History depth is up to 1,000 clips, stored locally (device memory permitting).
Automatically saves up to 1,000 of your latest clips.
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Search Yes verified 2026-07-30
Clipboard history is described as searchable.
Secure, searchable, and ready when you need to go back in time.
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Pinned snippets Yes verified 2026-07-30
Pin your top clips for instant access — paste them with number keys or a shortcut-powered menu.
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Sync across devices Yes verified 2026-07-30
Sync is achieved by connecting third-party cloud storage providers (CloudConnect), not a proprietary ClipClip cloud account.
Link ClipClip to cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox — access, sync, and back up clips across devices effortlessly.
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Images & files support Yes verified 2026-07-30
Handle all kinds of content with ease from plain text and Rich Text Format to HTML, CSV, images, and files.
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Open source No verified 2026-07-30
No public source repository found; EULA explicitly prohibits reverse engineering or deriving source code.
You may not ... attempt to derive the source code of the Licensed Application
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Keyboard-first UX Yes verified 2026-07-30
Nearly every core action (paste menu, actions menu, translate menu, new clip, screenshot) has a default global hotkey, and hotkeys are user-customizable.
These are the defaults, which can easily be customized during the set-up process or in the settings.
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One-time purchase option Yes verified 2026-07-30
Commercial License is a single $49 one-time payment; no subscription/recurring pricing mentioned anywhere on the pricing page.
One-time payment per user
https://www.clipclip.com/pricing
FAQ
Yes. ClipboardFusion, CopyQ and CrossPaste have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
CopyQ, CrossPaste and Ditto — every license claim links its source.