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CopyQ replaces 2 paid apps

One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.

CopyQ $0replaces $3/mo12k · active jul 2026one-click install⚙️ productivity utilities
what it lets you cancel
PasteYES$2.5/mo

A clipboard filing cabinet with tabs, filters, rules, and built-in encryption.

the verdict →
PastePalYESusage-based

Tabs, search, rules, ignored apps, and encrypted storage; the interface is very Linux even on a Mac.

the verdict →

last updated 2026-08-06 · up to $36/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list

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