A Modern CopyClip Alternative for Mac
CopyClip is a basic clipboard history tool. TextStow is its modern successor: full-text search across hundreds of clips, permanent bookmarks with categories, image and file clipboard support, and 30+ built-in text tools — all running locally on your Mac, free.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TextStow | CopyClip |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ✓ Free | ✓ Free |
| Clipboard History | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full-Text Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Permanent Bookmarks | ✓ With categories | ✗ |
| Image & File Support | ✓ | ✗ Text only |
| Text Tools | ✓ 30+ built-in | ✗ |
| Storage | ✓ 100% local SQLite | ✓ Local |
CopyClip Is Basic. TextStow Is Complete.
CopyClip saves a simple chronological list of clipboard text. It works for the most minimal use case. But when your copied content includes images, files, code snippets, and customer replies, a plain text list becomes a bottleneck. TextStow handles text, images, and files in clipboard history, with full-text search to find any clip by keyword.
Search That Actually Works
CopyClip offers basic history browsing. TextStow provides full-text search across all clipboard content — text, images, and files. Type a few remembered words, filter by content type, and retrieve the exact clip without reopening old browser tabs or chat messages.
Bookmarks: Pin What Matters, Clean What Does Not
In a simple clipboard list, everything has the same weight. Important clips get buried under temporary copies. TextStow lets you save important clips as permanent bookmarks with titles and categories. When you clean up old history, bookmarks remain. Your frequently used content stays one click away.
Image and File Clipboard Support
CopyClip only handles text. TextStow records images and files in clipboard history too. Screenshots, reference images, and copied files all become searchable and bookmarkable. When someone asks for a CopyClip alternative with image support, this is the answer.
30+ Text Tools Built In
Instead of switching to browser utilities to format JSON, decode Base64, clean PDF text, or remove extra spaces, run these actions directly from your clipboard. TextStow processes everything locally on your Mac — faster, private, and no need to paste sensitive data into web forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CopyClip alternative for Mac?▾
TextStow is the best option if you want clipboard history plus full-text search, permanent bookmarks, image and file support, and built-in text tools — all free and local.
Why switch from CopyClip to TextStow?▾
Switch when a simple chronological list is not enough. TextStow adds search, bookmarks, image/file support, and text processing while keeping the same lightweight menu bar workflow.
Does TextStow support images and files?▾
Yes. TextStow records text, images, and files in clipboard history. All three types are searchable and can be saved as permanent bookmarks.
Can I pin important clips in TextStow?▾
Yes. You can pin important history items and save permanent bookmarks with titles and categories, so they never get buried in temporary copies.
Does TextStow require cloud sync?▾
No. TextStow focuses on a local Mac clipboard workflow. All data stays on your machine in a local SQLite database.
Is TextStow free?▾
Yes. TextStow is a free download for the current version. No subscription, no account, no paywall.
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CopyClip is a basic clipboard history tool. TextStow is its modern successor: full-text search across hundreds of clips, permanent bookmarks with categories, image and file clipboard support, and 30+ built-in text tools — all running locally on your Mac, free.
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