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CopyQ vs ClipTools: catalog facts
CopyQ	ClipTools
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.	Free Free to use; available on the Mac App Store.
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	Keeps clipboard history and saved clips in the menu bar Offers reusable Smart Clips and text cleanup actions
The interface is functional rather than attractive Scripting is where the power is, and that means learning its API	Available for macOS only Requires Accessibility permission to work
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 8, 2026

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