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CopyQ

Free#2 of 39 in Clipboard Manager Software

CopyQ: A flexible, cross-platform clipboard history tool for users who want control and automation. Ranked #2 of 39 in Clipboard Manager Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source users across desktop platforms.

8.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Open-source users across desktop platforms
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Stores text, HTML, images, and custom clipboard formats
- Adds tabs, filtering, notes, tags, and item editing
- Supports scripting, command-line access, and custom commands
Where it doesn't
- Focuses on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop platforms
- Advanced automation may require scripting or command-line knowledge
- Its broad feature set may exceed simple clipboard-history needs

Our verdict on CopyQ

CopyQ is an open-source desktop clipboard manager for users who want more control than a basic clipboard history utility provides. It monitors the system clipboard and stores copied text, HTML, images, and custom formats across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Clipboard entries can be organized in customizable tabs, making it suitable for developers, technical users, and anyone who regularly reuses varied content.

Its strongest area is clipboard history depth. Users can browse and filter stored items, then edit, sort, remove, copy, paste, or drag and drop them. Notes and tags add organization, while system-wide keyboard shortcuts and customizable commands support faster access. Rules can ignore content from selected windows or text that matches defined conditions, which helps keep unwanted material out of the history. The published feature set also includes command-line access and scripting for workflows that need more than manual clipboard management.

CopyQ’s GPL-3.0 open-source distribution and Windows, macOS, and Linux coverage make it a practical choice for users who prefer an inspectable, configurable desktop tool. Its free availability suits individuals who want clipboard history without a commercial plan structure. The trade-off is focus: CopyQ is designed for desktop clipboard workflows rather than a broader device-sync or mobile ecosystem. Its command-line, scripting, rules, and customization options may also be more than casual users need. Choose CopyQ for cross-platform clipboard control, rich content handling, and automation; choose a simpler clipboard utility if basic history access is the main requirement.

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CopyQ pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on hluk.github.io

CopyQ fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
History search	Yes
Cross-device sync	Not verified
Snippets	Not verified
Rich text support	Yes
History limit	Not verified
Supported platforms	Linux, Windows, macOS
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	hluk.github.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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