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CopyQ vs ArsClip: catalog facts
CopyQ	ArsClip
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.	Free Freeware, supported by donations.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Stores text, images, HTML and custom formats, not just plain text Tabs, tags, notes and filtering for a history you actually use	Clipboard history in a quick popup menu Permanent clip groups for frequently pasted text
The interface is functional rather than attractive Scripting is where the power is, and that means learning its API	Windows only Small one-developer project with a dated website
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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