Pasteboard

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Overview

Pasteboard is a clipboard manager for Windows that stores all copied content, allowing users to recall, search, pin, and rename specific clips. It targets users who frequently copy text, URLs, or snippets and need to access them later without losing important items. The app emphasizes searchable history and pinning for quick retrieval.

Key Features

  • Unlimited Clipboard Storage - Stores everything copied to the clipboard for later recall.
  • Search Functionality - Enables searching through clipboard history to find specific items.
  • Pin Items - Pins important clips for quick access at any time.
  • Rename Clips - Allows renaming of stored clipboard items for better organization.
  • Multi-Format Support - Handles text, URLs, and other copied content types.
  • Quick Recall - Provides instant access to past copies via the app interface.

Pricing

PlanPriceIncludes
FreeFreeFull clipboard history, search, pin, and rename features.

Platforms & Requirements

Pasteboard runs on Windows and is available via the Microsoft Store. No specific minimum requirements are listed beyond standard Windows compatibility. It is not available on macOS, iOS, or other platforms.

Integrations & Ecosystem

  • Windows Clipboard API
  • Text and URL import/export
  • Searchable history access
  • Pinboards for organization
  • Microsoft Store updates

Alternatives

AppDifference
PasteBarOpen-source option with support for macOS and Windows, including image/file support and syntax highlighting.
PastePaid app ($1.99/mo) for macOS/iOS with pinboards, iCloud sync, and unlimited history.
Pasteboard ViewerDeveloper tool for iOS/macOS that inspects pasteboard contents but does not manage clipboard history.

Reputation

Pasteboard is viewed as a straightforward, free clipboard manager for Windows users needing basic history and search. It stands out for simplicity and no-cost access but lacks advanced features like cross-platform sync or image previews found in competitors. User feedback highlights reliability for text/URL snippets, with no major criticisms noted in available sources.

Sources (6)
  1. https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p3q21sl03rl?hl=en-US
  2. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pasteboard-viewer/id1499215709
  3. https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/pastebar-limitless-free-clipboard-manager-for-mac-and-windows-open-source.2432385/
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjQNLqy1i6o
  5. https://www.macstories.net/reviews/paste-the-clipboard-management-utility-gets-an-elegant-new-design-on-the-mac/
  6. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/1499215709?l=zh-Hant-TW&see-all=reviews&platform=iphone