Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Programmers Clipboard

Copy unicode characters in different formats

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Programmers Clipboard launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Unicopy▲139

   Easy-to-copy unicode characters and symbols

   2023 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Copy Paste Character▲115

   Easily find and copy special characters

   2014 · copypastecharacter.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   CopyChar▲74

   Copy special characters to your clipboard

   2017 · copychar.cc · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Symbols to Copy▲192

   Search difficult-to-type symbols and copy to clipboard

   2022 · symbols.wentin.net · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Symbol Pad▲86

   Easily copy/paste special symbols and characters on iOS

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Customizable symbols panel for easy copy▲4

   application, developer, tools, util, design, coding, web app

   2021 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Copies 2▲100

   Yet another clipboard tool, works in a web browser too.

   2018 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   CopySymbol™▲68

   Copy & paste special character library, shortcuts, CSS codes

   2022 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Unicode Text Converter▲185

   𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔… #famouslastwords

   2014 · qaz.wtf · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Symbols▲100

    The ultimate copy tool for symbols

    2018 · symbolsofit.com · its alternatives →

11. 11OC
    One clean, developer-focused page for every Unicode symbol▲198

    I’m building a Unicode reference where each symbol has its own dev-friendly page with all relevant encodings. Example: [https://fontgenerator.design/symbol/almost-equal-to](https://fontgenerator.design/symbol/almost-equal-to) Includes Unicode, HTML, CSS, JS, UTF-8/16 bytes, URL encoding, and usage examples. The same structure is used across thousands of symbols (math, arrows, currency, tech/UI, punctuation). Built because existing references are fragmented. Feedback welcome.

    Dec 2025 · fontgenerator.design · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Strings▲175

    In-app copy editing for UX writers and product teams

    2020 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Emojim▲124

    The best way to search and copy emojis to your clipboard

    2019 · emoji-m.firebaseapp.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    A website that makes your text look cool anywhere online using Unicode▲108

    Generate 180+ copy-and-paste fonts for Instagram, TikTok, Discord, bios, names, and messages. Free fancy text generator with cool, cute, bold, cursive, and symbol styles.

    2025 · fontgenerator.cool · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Clipboard Remote▲177

    Copy & paste between PC, Mac, iOS and Android

    2025 · ntwind.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    CopyClip 2▲71

    Clipboard management done right

    2015 · fiplab.com · its alternatives →

17. 17US
    unicode.style▲125

    2018 · unicode.style · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pastely▲63

    Clipboard that adapts to wherever you paste it

    Sep 2026 · pastely.click · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Glyph Catalog▲105

    Your go-to Unicode, Alt code & Hex code catalog

    2024 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    GetIpsum▲79

    Menu bar placeholder text generator for digital creatives

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Shapecatcher▲85

    Find unicode characters and emojis by drawing

    2016 · shapecatcher.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Xtra Clipboard▲95

    Boost your productivity with clipboards

    2021 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Chars 2▲84

    Note-taking with Unicode

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    ClippyApp▲96

    Copy and paste multiple items, with ease

    2019 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →