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ClipBook vs CopyQ: catalog facts
ClipBook	CopyQ
Freemium Downloadable from the website; check the site for current licensing.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Keeps text, images, files, links and colors Paste in sequence and copy-and-merge shortcuts	Stores text, images, HTML and custom formats, not just plain text Tabs, tags, notes and filtering for a history you actually use
macOS only, requiring macOS 13 or later Pricing details are not clearly stated	The interface is functional rather than attractive Scripting is where the power is, and that means learning its API
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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