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CopyQ vs CleanClip: catalog facts
CopyQ	CleanClip
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.	Free Advertised as free to use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Stores text, images, HTML and custom formats, not just plain text Tabs, tags, notes and filtering for a history you actually use	Fast keyboard access with number keys to paste Bookmark lists and smart lists for organising saved items
The interface is functional rather than attractive Scripting is where the power is, and that means learning its API	macOS only Closed source; only the translations are on GitHub
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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