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Paste vs CopyQ: catalog facts
Paste	CopyQ
Paid Paid app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Pinboards keep frequently reused snippets organized and easy to find Syncs clipboard history across Mac, iPhone, and iPad	Stores text, images, HTML and custom formats, not just plain text Tabs, tags, notes and filtering for a history you actually use
Apple platforms only, no Windows or Android support Paid app with no indication of a free tier	The interface is functional rather than attractive Scripting is where the power is, and that means learning its API
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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