ClipboardFusion vs Clipdiary (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, ClipboardFusion grades higher than Clipdiary: 3.0 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
ClipboardFusion grades higher on features and platforms. Clipdiary grades higher on ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money and the free plan.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
ClipboardFusion
Windows clipboard manager with macros, triggers and syncing
Clipdiary
Windows clipboard history manager with snippets and encryption
Which one is for you
Pick ClipboardFusion if
- Fits if you want clipboard text cleaned up automatically on Windows
- Works for people who will write small macros to save repetitive steps
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you work mainly on a Mac, as the main app is Windows only
- Tight if you stay free, since custom-code macros and app ignoring are Pro
- Watch out: Pro Standard is licensed per machine, and Pro Personal is for personal use only
- Pricey if you deploy widely, at $199 per site or $899 for enterprise
Pick Clipdiary if
- Fits if you want a clipboard history that keeps for months on Windows
- Works for home users who qualify for the free license
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use a Mac, as it is Windows only
- Not for you if you freelance or run a business, since the free license excludes that
- Watch out: business use is $29.99 per PC
- Watch out: versions 5.72 and 5.73 are listed as beta on the download page
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAClipboardFusionVery good | 2.6GPAClipdiaryGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | APro Standard is $19 one-time per machine, under a year of what the category's middle subscription charges. A free version stays too. | APersonal is $19.99 one-time, under a year of what the category's middle subscription charges. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe free version keeps working after the 30-day Pro trial, which asks for no key. | B60-day full trial, and free for non-commercial personal use. Freelancing and running a business are excluded. |
| Features | BFormatting removal, text replacement, macros, triggers and sync. Custom-code macros and ignoring apps need Pro. | CClipboard history, several formats, labels, snippets and a protected database. A focused job, done fully. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. Macros and triggers take some learning. | BNo rating on record, but you install it and start using it. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWindows main app with Mac, iPhone and Android companions. | DWindows only. No Mac, Linux or phone version mentioned. |
| Best for | a Windows clipboard manager with macros | long-term clipboard history on Windows |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: ClipboardFusion and Clipdiary. How we grade
Where they differ
- ClipboardFusion also covers workflow automation.
At a glance
| ClipboardFusion | Clipdiary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $19 per machine, one-time | $19.99 one-time (Personal License) |
| Free plan | After the 30-day Pro trial you can keep using the free version; Pro adds features such as custom-code macros and ignoring chosen apps. | Free for non-commercial personal use, nonprofits, and private computers where income is under $2000/month. |
| Free trial | 30-day Pro trial with every download | 60-day full-featured trial |
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| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Binary Fortress Software | Clipdiary |
| Price read from | clipboardfusion.com | clipdiary.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
ClipboardFusion
- The main app runs only on Windows 10 and 11 (and Windows Server); other devices use companion apps.
- Custom-code macros and ignoring chosen applications are Pro features.
- Pro Standard is licensed per machine; Pro Personal is limited to personal use.
Clipdiary
- Windows only; the site mentions no Mac, Linux or mobile version.
- Free use excludes remote work, freelancing and running your own business.
- Version 5.72 and 5.73 are listed as beta releases on the download page.
Key features
ClipboardFusion
- Remove formatting
- Scrubs copied text so it pastes without formatting, automatically or with a customizable hotkey.
- Replace clipboard text
- Swaps defined strings in copied text for others, such as turning ampersands into their HTML form.
- Macros
- Write C# macros in the built-in editor to transform clipboard contents, or reuse macros shared by the community.
- Triggers and hotkeys
- Set actions to run on clipboard changes and bind key combinations to them.
- Clipboard syncing
- Share the clipboard with other computers and mobile devices through companion apps.
Clipdiary
- Long-term clipboard history
- Saves clipboard contents to a database automatically, so clips remain retrievable even after many years.
- Several data formats
- Records plain text, RTF, HTML, images (BMP), files and more, so a series of screenshots can be saved too.
- Stars and labels
- Mark important clips with stars and use labels to arrange history into folders.
- Snippets
- Keep standard replies, addresses or code as snippets and paste them in a few clicks.
- Password-protected database
- History stays on your computer and can be locked with AES-256 database encryption.
Plans
ClipboardFusion
Free$0
Same installer as Pro; remove the license key to use the free version.
Pro Standard$19
per machine, one-time lifetime license
All Pro features, valid for future versions; suits a few machines.
Pro Personal$29
one-time, any number of home computers
Personal use on all your home computers plus one company computer only you use.
Pro Site$199
one-time, unlimited machines at one site
Unlimited machines at your site, with no license servers.
Pro Enterprise$899
one-time, unlimited machines and sites
Unlimited computers at unlimited locations, aimed at companies deploying widely.
Clipdiary
Personal License$19.99
one-time, lifetime license
Non-commercial use at home only; free updates from version 5.72.
Business License$29.99
per PC, one-time
For business, academic or government use; $24.99 each for 5 to 20, $19.99 each for 21 or more.
Extended License$39.99
one-time, up to 5 computers
Up to five computers owned by family members, including a work PC.
Site license$1499.99
one-time, up to 150 PCs
One license covering 150 PCs.
Ways to pay less
ClipboardFusion
- Other savings
Discount for owners of other Binary Fortress apps
The purchase page says you can save money if you own ClipboardFusion, DisplayFusion, FileSeek, LogFusion, TrayStatus or VoiceBot.
Clipdiary
- Nonprofit
Free for nonprofits and some personal use
The register page says Clipdiary is free for personal computers, not-for-profit organizations, and private computers with income under $2000 a month.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, ClipboardFusion or Clipdiary?
As of Nov 13, 2026, ClipboardFusion starts at $19 per machine, one-time, and Clipdiary starts at $19.99 one-time (Personal License).
Which has a free plan, ClipboardFusion or Clipdiary?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both ClipboardFusion and Clipdiary have a free plan.
Which platforms do ClipboardFusion and Clipdiary run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only ClipboardFusion lists macOS, iOS and Android apps. Both list a Windows app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.