The best clipboard managers for Windows
Windows has a clipboard history built in. Third-party apps add search, a longer history and extras. Here is how the main options compare.
Last updated 21 October 2026
Built-in clipboard history (Win + V)
Windows keeps recent copies when you press Win + V. It needs nothing to install, but the history is short and has few search tools.
Ditto
Ditto is a free clipboard manager that many people use for a long history. It shows a plain list of copies, with search and pinning.
CopyQ
CopyQ is a cross-platform clipboard manager with scripting, for people who want to automate their clipboard.
ClipClip
ClipClip offers folder organisation and cloud sync, if you want your clipboard on more than one device.
Pastidy
Pastidy saves text, links, images, colours and screenshots in a visual history you can search, including the text inside screenshots. It also adds a notch with timers, notes and other tools. It is a one-time purchase, and your history stays on your PC.
Which one to pick
For a free, long, plain-list history, try Ditto. For scripting, try CopyQ. For a visual, searchable history with a notch, try Pastidy.
Questions and answers
Is Ditto free?
Yes. Ditto is a free clipboard manager for Windows.
Is Pastidy better than Windows clipboard history?
For a longer, searchable history with screenshot text search and a notch for your tools, yes. For simple recent copies, the built-in history is enough.