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CopyQ vs Pastebot: catalog facts
CopyQ	Pastebot
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.	Paid Paid app sold by Tapbots.
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	Paste filters let you transform clipboard content before pasting Built by an established Mac indie developer with a track record of polish
The interface is functional rather than attractive Scripting is where the power is, and that means learning its API	macOS only Paid app
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 September 22, 2026

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