A Ditto alternative for Windows
Ditto is a free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows with a plain list of copies. Pastidy is a good alternative if you want a visual history, search inside screenshots, categories and a notch of everyday tools, as a one-time purchase.
Last updated 21 October 2026
What Ditto does well
Ditto is free and open source. It keeps a long list of copies, with search and pinning, and many people use it every day.
Where Pastidy is different
Pastidy shows your history visually, with text, links, images and colors grouped by type and app. It reads the text inside screenshots so you can search for it, and it adds a notch at the top of your screen with timers, notes, weather and more.
Privacy
Both keep your clipboard on your PC. Pastidy works offline and does not upload what you copy.
Price
Ditto is free. Pastidy is a one-time purchase with lifetime updates, with no subscription.
Which to choose
If you want a free, plain list, use Ditto. If you want screenshot search, a visual history and a notch of tools, try Pastidy.
Questions and answers
Is Pastidy a good Ditto alternative?
Yes, if you want a visual, searchable history with screenshot text search and a notch for your tools. Ditto is better if you want a free, simple list.
Is Ditto free?
Yes. Ditto is free for Windows. Pastidy is a one-time purchase.