Ditto in one paragraph (the facts)
Ditto is a free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows, released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub. You can install it with an installer, as a portable ZIP, from the Microsoft Store, or with Chocolatey or Winget. The project takes donations. (Facts checked October 23, 2026.)
If you are on Windows and happy with Ditto, keep using it. Nothing on this page is a reason to switch.
When people look for a Ditto alternative
- They moved to a Mac. Ditto does not run on macOS.
- They use a Chromebook. Ditto does not run on ChromeOS, and ChromeOS keeps only the last few copied items.
- They work on several computers, for example a Windows PC at the office and a MacBook at home, and want one history.
- They want a text expander alongside their clipboard history.
- They cannot install desktop software on a managed work PC, but can add browser extensions.
The alternatives, by situation
On a Mac, and you want a native app
Maccy is the closest in spirit: free, open source, keyboard-driven. It runs only on macOS. Paste is a polished paid option for Mac, iPhone and iPad. macOS Tahoe also adds a basic clipboard history to Spotlight. See our Mac clipboard guide.
On a Chromebook, or across several operating systems
A browser extension is the only tool that runs the same way on Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS. That is where Clipboard History Pro fits.
On Windows, but you want less
Windows' own Win+V keeps 25 items and clears unpinned ones on restart. See Win+V explained.
Clipboard History Pro vs Ditto
| Ditto | Clipboard History Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Windows | Chrome, Edge, Firefox on Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS |
| Type | Desktop app | Browser extension |
| Captures copies from | All Windows apps | The browser; in Chrome, also text from other apps while Chrome runs |
| Content saved | Whatever you copy to the Windows clipboard | Text only |
| Search | Yes | Yes |
| Text expander | No typed-shortcut expander | Yes, 5 free shortcuts, unlimited on Pro |
| Phone apps | No | iPhone and Android, with Pro |
| Open source | Yes (GPL-3.0) | No |
| Price | Free (donations) | Free; Pro $5.99/mo or $60/yr |
Where Ditto wins: it is open source, and it works with every Windows app because it extends the Windows clipboard itself. Where Clipboard History Pro wins: it runs on every desktop OS and on Chromebooks, it has a text expander, and Pro syncs to your phone.
For a longer feature-by-feature write-up, read Ditto vs Clipboard History Pro.
Try the cross-platform option free
Also on Microsoft Edge and Firefox. Free plan: unlimited clipboard history, search, favorites and 5 text shortcuts. Pro has a 14-day free trial.
Moving from Ditto
- Install Clipboard History Pro in your browser. It starts saving from the moment it is installed.
- Paste the Ditto items you rely on most into a text box, copy each one, and star it as a favorite.
- Turn the ones you type often into text shortcuts.
- On Windows you can keep Ditto running at the same time. They do not conflict.
See the full feature list and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ditto available for Mac?
No. Ditto is a Windows clipboard manager. On a Mac, options include Maccy, Paste, the Spotlight clipboard history in macOS Tahoe, or a browser extension such as Clipboard History Pro.
Is Ditto free?
Yes. Ditto is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license, and the project accepts donations.
Can I use Ditto on a Chromebook?
No. Ditto does not run on ChromeOS. A Chrome extension such as Clipboard History Pro works on Chromebooks.
What is the best Ditto alternative for Chrome?
If you want the same history in Chrome on every computer, a Chrome extension is the practical choice. Clipboard History Pro is free, with unlimited history, search, favorites and a text expander.
Start saving what you copy
Also on Microsoft Edge and Firefox. Free plan: unlimited clipboard history, search, favorites and 5 text shortcuts. Pro has a 14-day free trial.