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CopyClip vs Tegaro
Tegaro is better for opt-in text and image history with screenshot-text search. CopyClip is better when a simple standalone clipboard history is all you need.
CopyClip 1 is the free clipboard app; CopyClip 2 is a separate paid product from FIPLAB. Tegaro keeps an opt-in, local text-and-image clipboard inside its wider Mac toolkit.
Choose CopyClip when you want its focused clipboard-history workflow, while distinguishing the free CopyClip 1 from the paid CopyClip 2 product. Choose Tegaro when you want an opt-in local clipboard for text and images, screenshot-text search and other Mac tools in the same menu-bar app.
Version clarity
CopyClip 1 and CopyClip 2 are separate products; compare the one you actually plan to use.
Opt-in collection
Tegaro Clipboard starts keeping history only after you enable it.
Screenshot-text search
Tegaro can search recognised words in copied screenshots locally.
At a glance
| Capability | CopyClip | Tegaro |
|---|---|---|
| Product version Do not assume CopyClip 1 and 2 have identical terms or features. | Free CopyClip 1 and separate paid CopyClip 2 | One Tegaro Clipboard feature |
| Clipboard content Tegaro does not promise file history. | See the chosen CopyClip version | Text and images |
| Collection default Tegaro does not watch the clipboard until asked. | See CopyClip settings | Off until enabled |
| Screenshot-text search OCR search is local to the Tegaro workflow. | See chosen product feature set | Search recognised text in copied screenshots |
| Cloud sync Tegaro clipboard history stays on the Mac. | See chosen product terms | No cloud sync |
| Other tools One Tegaro menu-bar icon covers related tools. | Clipboard focus | Screenshots, dictation, layout, displays, power and more |
When to Choose CopyClip
People who want the focused CopyClip workflow and have selected the correct CopyClip version for their needs.
When to Choose Tegaro
People who want local text-and-image history with screenshot-text search inside a broader Tegaro toolkit.
Tegaro tools, one icon
Typing · Clipboard · Screenshots · Dictation · Displays · Power · Disk · Sound · AI Usage · Critter
Current Tegaro access
Try every Pro tool for 14 days without a card or account. Afterward, Free keeps Classic, Cat and Dog, Power, Sound, AI Usage, normal Displays and Disk analysis; it includes 100 successful automatic layout fixes per calendar month and 2,000 delivered dictation words per Monday-starting week. Pro unlocks Clipboard, Screenshots, Disk cleanup and app removal, unlimited layout automation and dictation, more critters and compatible EDR brightness. A $100 lifetime license covers one person on up to three Macs.
Pricing and terms: CopyClip
CopyClip 1 is free; CopyClip 2 is a separate paid product, but its current US App Store amount was not exposed to the read-only price fetch.
Tegaro: 14-day trial; Pro is $1.99 for the first month, then $4.99/month, $29.99/year, or $100 lifetime for one license on up to three Macs. Post-trial module access varies by module. CopyClip pricing is sourced from its official page.
Offers: CopyClip
No public promotion verified; check the official checkout for current offers.
Tegaro trial offer
Eligible trial users may receive a one-time 30% annual or lifetime offer valid for 48 hours. It is optional, not a promised public price.
Privacy and footprint
Compare CopyClip's official documentation with Tegaro's module details before changing permissions or replacing a working setup.
Native macOS app built with Swift.
Core typing, copied-content and downloaded-model dictation workflows stay local. Licensing, optional renewal lookups, model downloads, opted-in diagnostics and direct AI-provider checks are separate network actions. AI Usage uses existing provider sign-in and does not send provider credentials to Tegaro.
How to Switch from CopyClip to Tegaro
- Identify whether you use free CopyClip 1 or CopyClip 2 before comparing shortcuts or history.
- Enable Tegaro Clipboard and test text, image and screenshot-text search with non-sensitive sample items.
- Keep CopyClip if its focused workflow or chosen version remains a better fit.
Frequently asked questions
Is CopyClip 2 the same product as free CopyClip?
No. CopyClip 2 is a separate paid product from FIPLAB.
Does Tegaro collect clipboard history by default?
No. Clipboard is off until you enable it.
Does Tegaro sync clipboard history between devices?
No. Tegaro does not offer cloud clipboard sync.
Sources and disclosure
Published by Tegaro. App information is checked against the linked official pages on the date shown. Checked: 2026-10-07.