The Clipdiary Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Clipdiary 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.
Clipdiary
The Insider’s Guide
Windows clipboard history manager with snippets and encryption
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from Clipdiary’s own pages.
Made by Clipdiary · 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 Clipdiary’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Clipdiary’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
2.6
GPA, above 69 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
Clipdiary is a Windows program that saves everything you copy into a searchable database, so earlier clips can be recovered long afterward. Clips can be starred and sorted into labeled folders, and frequently used text kept as snippets. It is try-before-you-buy with a lifetime license, and free for some personal use.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Clipdiary, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Free use covers private and non-commercial users only, and it is Windows only.
- 1
Best for long-term clipboard history on Windows
Clip Diary keeps a long clipboard history on Windows, with snippets, stars, labels and a password-protected database.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $19.99 one-time (Personal License).
- 3
There is a free plan
Free for non-commercial personal use, nonprofits, and private computers where income is under $2000/month.
- 4
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 5
Long-term clipboard history
Saves clipboard contents to a database automatically, so clips remain retrievable even after many years.
- 6
Several data formats
Records plain text, RTF, HTML, images (BMP), files and more, so a series of screenshots can be saved too.
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Stars and labels
Mark important clips with stars and use labels to arrange history into folders.
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A 2.6 GPA, above 69 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
Nothing Clipdiary does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
Clipdiary at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $19.99 one-time (Personal License)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 60-day full-featured trial
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- Clipdiary
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for long-term clipboard history on Windows
Clip Diary keeps a long clipboard history on Windows, with snippets, stars, labels and a password-protected database. The Personal license is $19.99 one-time. Free use covers private and non-commercial users only, and it is Windows only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Personal is $19.99 one-time, under a year of what the category's middle subscription charges. |
| Free plan and trial | B | 60-day full trial, and free for non-commercial personal use. Freelancing and running a business are excluded. |
| Features | C | Clipboard history, several formats, labels, snippets and a protected database. A focused job, done fully. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record, but you install it and start using it. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows only. No Mac, Linux or phone version mentioned. |
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 Clipdiary is for
- Fits if you want a clipboard history that keeps for months on Windows
- Works for home users who qualify for the free license
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Windows users who want months of searchable clipboard history
- Home users who qualify for the free personal license
- Buyers who want a one-time license
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$19.99 one-time
To start. There is a free plan too
Clipdiary has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 one-time (Personal License).
Freelancing and running a business are excluded.
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.
The free plan
Free for non-commercial personal use, nonprofits, and private computers where income is under $2000/month.
Trying it first
60-day full-featured trial
Read from clipdiary.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on clipdiary.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Windows clipboard history manager with snippets and encryption. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, local-first, one-time purchase, clipboard manager, text expansion.
Clipboard history, several formats, labels, snippets and a protected database.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Clipdiary is made by Clipdiary.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
69/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
Clipdiary's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 69 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 46.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 55 of 186) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. Clipdiary’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 55 of 186
- BFree plan and trialAbove 75 of 186
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 186
- BEase of useAbove 78 of 186
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 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
Nothing Clipdiary does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
It costs $19.99, paid once.
What you could not
- A clipboard history running in the background of your computer.
- Text expansion that works in every app.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Clipdiary’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, ClipboardFusion, ClipClip, CopyQ and PhraseExpress
The 5 tools Clipdiary is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Ditto
Free
Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows.
- Clipdiary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
- Clipdiary also covers text expansion.
- 3.0GPA
ClipboardFusion
Free plan · from $19 one-time
Windows clipboard manager with macros, triggers and syncing.
- Only ClipboardFusion lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- ClipboardFusion also covers workflow automation.
- 2.8GPA
ClipClip
Free plan · from $24.50 one-time
Windows clipboard manager with editors and screen capture.
- Clipdiary also covers text expansion.
- ClipClip also covers screen recording and screenshots.
- 2.8GPA
CopyQ
Free
Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting.
- Only CopyQ lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Clipdiary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
PhraseExpress
Free plan
Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing.
- Only PhraseExpress lists macOS and iOS apps.
- PhraseExpress also covers templates.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
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 Clipdiary free?
Clipdiary has a free plan. Free for non-commercial personal use, nonprofits, and private computers where income is under $2000/month.
How much does Clipdiary cost?
Clipdiary lists 4 plans. Personal License: $19.99 one-time, lifetime license.
What platforms does Clipdiary work on?
Clipdiary is available on Windows.
Does Clipdiary offer any discounts?
Clipdiary publicly lists the following: Free for nonprofits and some personal use.
Does Clipdiary have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Clipdiary is listed for Windows.
Does Clipdiary have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Clipdiary is listed for Windows.
Is Clipdiary open source?
Clipdiary is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Clipdiary work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Does Clipdiary have a free trial?
Yes. 60-day full-featured trial.
Who makes Clipdiary?
Clipdiary is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Clipdiary?
The closest alternatives to Clipdiary in our directory are Ditto, ClipboardFusion, ClipClip, CopyQ and PhraseExpress.
How does Clipdiary compare with other desktop utilities?
Clipdiary's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 69 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 46.
Could I make my own version of Clipdiary?
Nothing Clipdiary does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Clipdiary’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 Clip Diary'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 Clipdiary. Prices change, so check clipdiary.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Clipdiary, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/clipdiary
- 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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