Cliptray alternatives
Cliptray keeps a searchable history of copied text, links and images, with tags, pinned items and end-to-end encrypted sync across macOS, Windows and Linux. It is open source and self-hostable. The alternatives below overlap with it only partly, covering snippet expansion, a macOS launcher, or a cross-platform keyboard launcher. Compare platform support, whether you need self-hosting, and whether clipboard history is your main need or a secondary feature.
Comparing with
Never Lose What You Copy Again
Quick picks
- InsertKitType Less, Insert More
- VehlaOne Mac app. Your entire workflow.
- RaycastBoost Your Productivity with Raycast Launcher
All 3 alternatives
Ranked by how well each one does what Cliptray does.
- 1InsertKit
Type Less, Insert More
Pick it if you mainly need to expand saved snippets, dictate text into apps, or share snippet libraries with a team, including on Android and in the browser.
- 2Vehla
One Mac app. Your entire workflow.
Pick it if you work only on a Mac and want clipboard history alongside app launching, window management and AI text actions in one interface.
- 3Raycast
Boost Your Productivity with Raycast Launcher
Claim this listingPick it if you want a keyboard launcher with snippets, clipboard history and extensions, and need support for Windows, macOS or iOS.
Covers some of itFreemiumSimilar price to CliptrayView Raycast
Cliptray and its top 3, side by side
| What we compared | | | | Raycast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Never Lose What You Copy Again | Type Less, Insert More | One Mac app. Your entire workflow. | Boost Your Productivity with Raycast Launcher |
| Fit for Cliptray users | — | Covers most | Covers some | Covers some |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| API | No | No | No | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension | macOS | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
Questions about Cliptray alternatives
What are the best alternatives to Cliptray?
On AINave, the closest matches are InsertKit, Vehla and Raycast.
Is there a free alternative to Cliptray?
Yes. InsertKit, Vehla and Raycast have a free plan.
Which Cliptray alternatives have an API?
Raycast has an API.
Built something like Cliptray?
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