The ClipboardFusion Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about ClipboardFusion in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
ClipboardFusion
The Insider’s Guide
Windows clipboard manager with macros, triggers and syncing
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from ClipboardFusion’s own pages.
Made by Binary Fortress Software · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from ClipboardFusion’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on ClipboardFusion’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 154 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
ClipboardFusion is a Windows clipboard manager from Binary Fortress Software. It strips formatting, replaces clipboard text, and runs triggers or C# macros on what you copy. It can also sync the clipboard to other computers and to companion apps on mobile devices. A free version exists, and Pro is a one-time license.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about ClipboardFusion, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for a Windows clipboard manager with macros
ClipboardFusion cleans up and replaces clipboard text on Windows, with macros, triggers and sync to other devices.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $19 per machine, one-time.
- 3
There is a 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.
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
- 5
Remove formatting
Scrubs copied text so it pastes without formatting, automatically or with a customizable hotkey.
- 6
Replace clipboard text
Swaps defined strings in copied text for others, such as turning ampersands into their HTML form.
- 7
Macros
Write C# macros in the built-in editor to transform clipboard contents, or reuse macros shared by the community.
- 8
A 3.0 GPA, above 154 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace ClipboardFusion you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
ClipboardFusion at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $19 per machine, one-time
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 30-day Pro trial with every download
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Binary Fortress Software
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for a Windows clipboard manager with macros
ClipboardFusion cleans up and replaces clipboard text on Windows, with macros, triggers and sync to other devices. The free version stays after the 30-day Pro trial, but custom-code macros and app ignoring are Pro. The main app is Windows only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Pro Standard is $19 one-time per machine, under a year of what the category's middle subscription charges. A free version stays too. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The free version keeps working after the 30-day Pro trial, which asks for no key. |
| Features | B | Formatting removal, text replacement, macros, triggers and sync. Custom-code macros and ignoring apps need Pro. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. Macros and triggers take some learning. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows main app with Mac, iPhone and Android companions. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who ClipboardFusion is for
- Fits if you want clipboard text cleaned up automatically on Windows
- Works for people who will write small macros to save repetitive steps
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Windows users who paste plain text all day
- People who want scripted clipboard transformations
- One-time-license buyers who dislike subscriptions
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$19 one-time
To start. There is a free plan too
ClipboardFusion has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per machine, one-time.
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.
The 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.
Trying it first
30-day Pro trial with every download
Read from clipboardfusion.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on clipboardfusion.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Windows clipboard manager with macros, triggers and syncing. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, keyboard-first, workflow automation, clipboard manager, text expansion.
Formatting removal, text replacement, macros, triggers and sync.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
ClipboardFusion is made by Binary Fortress Software.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
154/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
ClipboardFusion's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 154 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 27.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 55 of 186) and worst on ease of use (C, above 5).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. ClipboardFusion’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 55 of 186
- BFree plan and trialAbove 75 of 186
- BFeaturesAbove 113 of 186
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 186
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 172 of 186
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace ClipboardFusion you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 154 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade. It costs $19, paid once.
What you could not
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- A clipboard history running in the background of your computer.
- Text expansion that works in every app.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. ClipboardFusion’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Ditto, ClipClip, CopyQ, PhraseExpress and TextExpander
The 5 tools ClipboardFusion is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Ditto
Free
Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows.
- Only ClipboardFusion lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- ClipboardFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
ClipClip
Free plan · from $24.50 one-time
Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture.
- Only ClipboardFusion lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- ClipboardFusion also covers workflow automation and text expansion.
- ClipClip also covers screen recording and screenshots.
- 2.8GPA
CopyQ
Free
Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting.
- Only ClipboardFusion lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only CopyQ lists a Linux app.
- ClipboardFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.6GPA
PhraseExpress
Free plan
Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing.
- Only ClipboardFusion lists an Android app.
- ClipboardFusion also covers workflow automation.
- PhraseExpress also covers templates.
- 2.4GPA
TextExpander
Free plan · from $5/mo
Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team.
- Only ClipboardFusion lists an Android app.
- Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
- ClipboardFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is ClipboardFusion free?
ClipboardFusion has a 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.
How much does ClipboardFusion cost?
ClipboardFusion lists 5 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does ClipboardFusion work on?
ClipboardFusion is available on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Does ClipboardFusion offer any discounts?
ClipboardFusion publicly lists the following: Discount for owners of other Binary Fortress apps.
Does ClipboardFusion have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ClipboardFusion is listed for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is ClipboardFusion open source?
ClipboardFusion is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does ClipboardFusion have a free trial?
Yes. 30-day Pro trial with every download.
Who makes ClipboardFusion?
ClipboardFusion is made by Binary Fortress Software.
What are the alternatives to ClipboardFusion?
The closest alternatives to ClipboardFusion in our directory are Ditto, ClipClip, CopyQ, PhraseExpress and TextExpander.
How does ClipboardFusion compare with other desktop utilities?
ClipboardFusion's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 154 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 27.
Could I make my own version of ClipboardFusion?
To replace ClipboardFusion you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from ClipboardFusion’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Binary Fortress's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Binary Fortress Software. Prices change, so check clipboardfusion.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- ClipboardFusion, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/clipboardfusion
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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