TextExpander Alternatives Filtered by 'Automation'

The best alternative to TextExpander is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to TextExpander and 19 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to TextExpander are espanso, PhraseExpress, FastKeys and Keyboard Maestro.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
     897 likes

    AutoHotkey is an open-source Windows scripting language for task automation. It crafts scripts for operations like form filling and auto-clicking, initially starting with hotkeys yet evolving into a complete script language. Converts scripts to executables, works offline, and supports debugging.

    166 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. espanso icon
     126 likes

    An open source, cross-platform text expander written in Rust.

    49 espanso alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    espanso vs TextExpander Comments
    jonleibowitz
    Positive
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    Open Source, cross-platform, good configuration interface (yaml!)

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceTextExpander is Paid and Proprietary
  3. PhraseExpress icon
     205 likes

    Autotext and snippet expander organizes reusable phrases in folders, inserts text by shortcuts or abbreviations, syncs phrase libraries across devices, includes macros, clipboard management, email integration, dynamic templates, and supports AES encryption for data.

    59 PhraseExpress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    PhraseExpress vs TextExpander Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Does not require to subscribe to an online service.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • PhraseExpress is Free Personal and ProprietaryTextExpander is Paid and Proprietary
  4. FastKeys icon
     120 likes

    All in one Windows automation software. Fully configurable text expander, start menu, shortcuts, auto complete and mouse gestures. User-defined commands to run files, open webpages, send macros or automate anything. Incredibly powerful but yet simple to use.

    127 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    FastKeys vs TextExpander Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Rather same functionality. Cheap, a few dollars only, active development. Works under Citrix.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FastKeys is Paid and ProprietaryTextExpander is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Automate applications or web sites, text or images, simple or complex, on command or scheduled. You can automate virtually anything.

    64 Keyboard Maestro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Keyboard Maestro vs TextExpander Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Keyboard Maestro is much more than just a "text expander". It's a full-featured development environment with no coding required, much like Automator.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Way more than just text expansion. If you're on a Mac all day this app is ingenious.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Keyboard Maestro is Paid and ProprietaryTextExpander is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. PhraseExpander icon
     62 likes

    PhraseExpander saves time typing texts, filling forms, launching programs, opening websites and automating common tasks by using customized shorts. It can also correct your spelling mistakes and includes a clipboard history manager.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Repeat icon
     9 likes

    Repeat is a full-fledged, Java mouse/keyboard record/replay and automation hotkeys/macros creation using modern programming languages, and more advanced automation features. Working across three major OSes: Windows, OSX, and Linux.

    75 Repeat alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
  8. xdotool icon
     17 likes

    This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions.

    63 xdotool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
     
  9. Stepwise icon
     15 likes

    Stepwise is an automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Shortery icon
     1 like

    Automates macOS Shortcuts with seven configurable triggers, including application launch or quit, system wake or sleep, scheduled times, login and logout, custom hotkeys, appearance mode changes, and power events, supporting complex automation for daily workflows.

    146 Shortery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Snippety icon
     1 like

    Snippety improves productivity by providing quick access to your snippets. Keep there often used sentences, code fragments, mail templates, test data, or anything you like.

    18 Snippety alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  12. Quick paste text is a small portable program that allows you to insert (paste) quickly pre-defined text in any Windows applications via keyboard shortcut.

    38 QuickTextPaste alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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