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ClipClip alternatives
ClipClip compared with 4 alternatives: Ditto, CopyQ, ShareX and Greenshot.
ClipClip has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License). All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from ClipClip
- Free
Ditto
Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows
- Ditto is free. ClipClip starts at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License).
- Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
- ClipClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ClipClip also covers screen recording and screenshots.
Suits: Windows users who want a searchable history of everything they copy
- Free
CopyQ
Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting
- CopyQ is free. ClipClip starts at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License).
- Only CopyQ lists macOS and Linux apps.
- CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
- ClipClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ClipClip also covers screen recording and screenshots.
Suits: People who want the same clipboard manager on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Free
ShareX
Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows
- ShareX is free. ClipClip starts at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License).
- ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
- ClipClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ShareX also covers file sharing.
- ClipClip also covers clipboard manager.
Suits: Windows users who capture, annotate and share screenshots many times a day
- Free plan · from $1.99 one-time
Greenshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor
- Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store). ClipClip starts at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License).
- Only Greenshot lists a macOS app.
- Greenshot is open source, according to its own site.
- ClipClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ClipClip also covers screen recording and clipboard manager.
Suits: Windows users who want a free screenshot tool with a built-in editor
Limits worth knowing in ClipClip
- Windows only: the help center describes ClipClip as a Windows desktop application and lists other platforms only as future plans.
- Free use covers personal, school and hobby work; commercial use calls for the $49 per-user license.
- Clipboard history holds up to 1,000 clips, and the site says reaching that depends on the device's memory.
- Syncing and backup across devices are described as working through a connected cloud drive such as Google Drive, OneDrive or Dropbox.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ClipClip?
The alternatives to ClipClip in this directory are Ditto, CopyQ, ShareX and Greenshot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ClipClip.
Is there a free alternative to ClipClip?
Yes. Ditto, CopyQ and ShareX are free to use. Greenshot has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ClipClip alternatives work on macOS?
The ClipClip listing does not include a macOS app. CopyQ and Greenshot list one.
Which ClipClip alternatives work on Linux?
The ClipClip listing does not include a Linux app. CopyQ lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to ClipClip?
Ditto, CopyQ, ShareX and Greenshot are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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