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Open-source alternatives to CopyClip

CopyClip is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

CopyClip has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store). 52 of them are free or have a free plan.

53 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to CopyClip

  1. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Maccy vs CopyClipMaccy pricing and details

  2. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CopyQ vs CopyClipCopyQ pricing and details

  3. Clipy

    Free open-source clipboard history and snippets for macOS

    • Clipy is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Clipy is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Clipy also covers text expansion.
    Clipy vs CopyClipClipy pricing and details

  4. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  5. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only CopyClip lists a macOS app.
    • Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
    Ditto pricing and details

  6. Beeftext

    Free open-source text substitution tool for Windows

    • Beeftext is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Only Beeftext lists a Windows app.
    • Only CopyClip lists a macOS app.
    • Beeftext is open source, according to its own site.
    Beeftext pricing and details

  7. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only CopyClip lists a macOS app.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  8. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Stats also covers system monitor.
    Stats pricing and details

  9. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Espanso pricing and details

  10. Thaw

    Free, open-source menu bar manager for macOS

    • Thaw is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Thaw is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CopyClip also covers clipboard manager.
    Thaw pricing and details

  11. Hidden Bar

    Free, open-source utility that hides macOS menu bar icons

    • Hidden Bar is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • Hidden Bar is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CopyClip also covers clipboard manager.
    Hidden Bar pricing and details

  12. MonitorControl

    Free, open-source brightness and volume control for Mac displays

    • MonitorControl is free. CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store).
    • MonitorControl is open source, according to its own site.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • MonitorControl also covers display control.
    MonitorControl pricing and details

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to CopyClip?

Yes. Maccy, CopyQ, Clipy, Karabiner-Elements, Ditto, Beeftext, AutoHotkey, Stats and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is CopyClip open source?

CopyClip is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Maccy, CopyQ, Clipy, Karabiner-Elements, Ditto, Beeftext, AutoHotkey, Stats and 44 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to CopyClip: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.