TextExpander Alternatives Filtered by 'Support for Hotkeys'

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 ten of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to TextExpander are FastKeys, Beeftext, Repeat and xdotool.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. 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
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    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
  3. Beeftext icon
     39 likes

    Beeftext is an open-source text substitution tool for Windows.

    59 Beeftext alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Simple, free, and open-source. Beeftext does the job.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Beeftext is opensource and works very well in Windows. You can install or use the PortableApps version. RichText support has been added in the last version 6.0.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    It's free and open source.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Beeftext is Free and Open SourceTextExpander is Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
  5. 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
     
  6. Keyran icon
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    The cutting-edge program for creating and using macros on any mouse and keyboard setup. Whether its suppressing recoil in combat or automating MMO tasks, Keyran has something for everybody. Over 5000 free macros for everyone to use.

    90 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. 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
     
  8. Quick Macros icon
     9 likes

    Quick Macros automates repetitive tasks, even the most complex. Your macros can press keys, click buttons, links, menu items, on-screen images and other UI objects, manage windows, run and manage files, wait for various events, show dialogs, send/receive internet files and...

    100 Quick Macros alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. AlomWare Toolbox is productivity software for Windows that empowers you to work faster and more efficiently every day, by use of window management, automation with hotkeys and macros, reminders and scheduled tasks, system tweaks, and more!.

    29 AlomWare Toolbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Windows Toolbar Creator and Launcher Software, With Buttoncommander you can Automate True Toolbars any sort of Computer Movements.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
     
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