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Pastebot vs CopyQ: catalog facts
PastebotCopyQ
Paid

Paid app sold by Tapbots.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Paste filters let you transform clipboard content before pasting
  • Built by an established Mac indie developer with a track record of polish
  • Stores text, images, HTML and custom formats, not just plain text
  • Tabs, tags, notes and filtering for a history you actually use
  • macOS only
  • Paid app
  • 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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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