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CopyQ vs clipcat: catalog facts
CopyQclipcat
Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux, Command line
  • Stores text, images, HTML and custom formats, not just plain text
  • Tabs, tags, notes and filtering for a history you actually use
  • Daemon, CLI and menu front ends as separate tools
  • Easy to script and bind to keyboard shortcuts
  • The interface is functional rather than attractive
  • Scripting is where the power is, and that means learning its API
  • Requires configuration; no ready-made graphical window
  • Aimed at users comfortable with the terminal
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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