When Pushbullet moved its amazing universal clipboard feature to the premium version, I was very disappointed. All my setup crashed overnight and I had to completely remove Pushbullet after that. To the point where I never looked for an alternative until now.
Sending texts via Pushbullet to other devices or using note-taking apps like Google Keep, Sticky Notes, etc did the job. However, they had a big problem. It is a manual process and takes a long time to transfer text from PC to Android or vice versa. One has to open the app, copy the text, open the app on another device and then paste the word there to use it on that device. UH!
Fortunately, there are many Pushbullet alternatives that allow you to sync the clipboard between Android and PC. Here we have carefully selected five of them. Let’s check them out.
1. ClipSync
A simple application that works perfectly is ClipSync. Available for Windows only, the app works with most popular browsers as many require Google Chrome. So if you use any other browser, you have found your soulmate. Furthermore, the app doesn’t require you to sign in and works on local Wi-Fi networks.
In addition to installing the Android app, you need to install the ClipSync server on your Windows PC. It’s a simple program that installs like any other software. Once installed, you will see the ClipSync icon on the taskbar. In case that doesn’t happen, the app will ask you to unblock it from your firewall.
When the icon appears on the taskbar, open the Android app and you should be able to see your PC. However, if the automatic connection doesn’t work, tap Connect to server manually. You will be asked to enter your PC’s IP address.
For that, right click on the ClipSync icon on the taskbar and you will be shown the IP address.
If all goes well, clipboard sync will start working immediately. The good thing is that the app is free and lightweight. However, you might be surprised to find that it was last updated in 2012.
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pros
- No need to login
- Fast
Defect
- No clipboard manager
- Updated last year
2. Clip Cloud – Sync Clipboard between PC and Android
This is an app that requires Google Chrome. It is only available as a Chrome extension. You don’t get a PC-specific app.
Clip Cloud only supports Google accounts. You’ll need to sign in with the same Google account on both devices. After that, clipboard synchronization will start automatically. Copy anything on either device and you’ll be able to paste it on another — no other keyboard shortcuts or anything else.
Furthermore, the clipboard is encrypted and data is transferred via Google Cloud Message. You can also create your own text from your PC and send it to your phone.
When it comes to the downside, first, there’s no clipboard history. And second, while you have a 30-day trial period, you need to pay after that. Thankfully, the developer offers quarterly, annual, and lifetime subscriptions.
pros
- Fast
- Create text
Defect
- Pay
- Only available for Chrome
3. Pigeon – Clipboard Sync
Available as a Chrome extension, Pigeon, as the name suggests, acts as a messenger between your Android phone and PC. The app uses your Google account to identify connected devices. After you install the app and log in with your account, it will start working immediately. Interestingly, copy and paste also works outside of Chrome.
By default, audio is played on PC when data is copied on Android. However, you can disable it in the Chrome extension settings. You can also turn the device on and off.
While it works on any network, you can limit it to only work on Wi-Fi. Furthermore, you can manually send messages to other devices without copying and pasting using the Timeline feature.
pros
- can be customized
- Easy to use
Defect
- Only available for Chrome
4. Alt-C
You may be wondering what kind of name that is. Well, the name has a meaning that you will soon learn. Available on PC and Mac as a standalone app, the Alt-C app doesn’t require you to sign in or register. It uses sync codes to identify devices. Once the app is installed on both your devices (PC and Android), open the Android app and tap Get my code.
Now open the app on PC and enter the generated code.
If you try to copy from one device and paste in another at this point, it won’t work. That’s because the app doesn’t use the default keyboard shortcuts for copying and pasting. You must use the combination Alt + C (to copy) and Alt + V (to paste) on Windows. Does the name make sense now?
Tips
Although it works well, one needs to get used to this new combination. I want to have the default key combination. But there is another one that has the advantage that the application comes with a clipboard history. So with new keys you only copy the data that you need. However, compared to other apps, this one feels a bit slow.
professional
- Clipboard Manager
Defect
- Slow
- Various key combinations
- Not updated since 2017
5. Clipto Pro – Free Cross-Platform Clipboard & Notes
If you like a feature-rich app, Clipto is your best friend. In addition to clipboard synchronization between Android and PC, you also have a web version. You can sign in with any account that doesn’t have to be a Google account.
The app offers features like clipboard history, search, tagging, filters, sort, etc. You can even customize the font size and style. And if you want, you can also add your own text.
Once installed, you need to enable two settings in the Android and Windows apps. One is Track clipboard and the second is Universal clipboard. Only when they are enabled will you be able to sync the clipboard seamlessly.
Although the features make you love, this application still has its downside. For example, the Windows application is a bit buggy. You will have to add a shortcut of its EXE file on the desktop to use it.
Plus, it needs to be running continuously. Not in the background but a suitable application for it to work smoothly. In addition, the Android app sends a ting alert every time there is a change in the clipboard. It’s quite annoying for me.
pros
- Feature rich — search, tag, sort, history, etc
Defect
- sound
- Needs to be turned on
Good things are coming
I would choose ClipSync or Pigeon. Even though ClipSync was updated years ago, it still works flawlessly. However, if the idea of an old app frustrates you, go for Pigeon. I wish they had a clipboard manager, and then life would be sorted. Sadly, one person cannot have everything.
But if that makes you feel better, Microsoft is working on a native feature that will let you sync the clipboard between Android and PC.
Next: Join the app that also syncs the keyboard between PC and Android, among other functions. Know what else it does and how to use it.
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