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Alternatives to CopyQ with a one-time purchase

The CopyQ listing shows no one-time purchase. 44 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

CopyQ is free to use. 16 of them are free or have a free plan.

44 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to CopyQ

  1. ClipClip

    Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture

    • ClipClip starts at $49 one-time payment per user (Commercial License). CopyQ is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • ClipClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    ClipClip vs CopyQClipClip pricing and details

  2. CopyClip

    Text-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar

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

  3. Pastebot

    Mac clipboard manager with pastebins, filters and stacks

    • Pastebot starts at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct. CopyQ is free.
    • CopyQ has a free plan. Pastebot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Pastebot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Pastebot vs CopyQPastebot pricing and details

  4. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). CopyQ is free.
    • CopyQ has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Paste pricing and details

  5. AltTab

    Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). CopyQ is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AltTab also covers window management.
    AltTab pricing and details

  6. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • Only PhraseExpress lists an iOS app.
    • Only CopyQ lists a Linux app.
    • PhraseExpress can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  7. Typinator

    Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally

    • Typinator starts at $29.99 / year, or $49.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. CopyQ is free.
    • CopyQ has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Typinator pricing and details

  8. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). CopyQ is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Alfred can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    Alfred pricing and details

  9. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). CopyQ is free.
    • CopyQ has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    BetterTouchTool pricing and details

  10. Bartender

    Menu bar manager for macOS that hides and organizes items

    • Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7). CopyQ is free.
    • CopyQ has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Bartender can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Bartender pricing and details

  11. Keyboard Maestro

    Macro automation for macOS with triggers and actions

    • Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax. CopyQ is free.
    • CopyQ has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Keyboard Maestro pricing and details

  12. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). CopyQ is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • LaunchBar can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

32 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 44 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to CopyQ that you buy once?

Yes. ClipClip, CopyClip, Pastebot, Paste, AltTab, PhraseExpress, Typinator, Alfred and 36 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy CopyQ once instead of subscribing?

The CopyQ listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

ClipClip, CopyClip, AltTab, PhraseExpress, Alfred, LaunchBar, Listary, BetterDisplay and 8 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 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 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 CopyQ: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.