Text Expanders

When working on a project that requires typing the same messages or status updates several times throughout the day, it can get a bit tiresome without a way to shorten what you have to type to get the same result. But the job requires that you can’t use an acronym. That’s where text expanders come in to replace acronyms or other methods of shortening the way you type things out with their original longer equivalents. Software such as AutoHotkey and PhraseExpander will get the job done just fine, and there are plenty of other options here too!

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
     865 likes

    An open-source Windows scripting language enabling task automation through hotkeys, macros, and keystrokes, useful for creating custom forms and automating data entry.

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    Best alternatives are AutoIt iconAutoItandespanso iconespanso158 alternatives
  2. espanso icon
     101 likes

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

    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandPhraseExpress iconPhraseExpress43 alternatives
  3. PhraseExpress icon
     197 likes

    Autotext text expander "PhraseExpress" for Windows, Mac and iOS.

    Main program window to organize phrases in a multi-level folder structure
    Best alternatives are espanso iconespansoandFastKeys iconFastKeys56 alternatives
  4. FastKeys icon
     116 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.

    FastKeys screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandDitto iconDitto127 alternatives
  5. Pulover’s Macro Creator is a Free Automation Tool and Script Generator. It is based on AutoHotkey language and provides users with multiple automation functions, as well as a built-in recorder.

    Pulover’s Macro Creator screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandAutoIt iconAutoIt60 alternatives
  6. Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift).

    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandAutoIt iconAutoIt80 alternatives
  7. Beeftext icon
     39 likes

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

    Best alternatives are espanso iconespansoandPhraseExpress iconPhraseExpress58 alternatives
  8. AutoKey icon
     34 likes

    AutoKey, previously known as AutoKey Py3, is a Python 3 port of the discontinued OldAutoKey , the desktop automation utility for Linux and X11.

    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandespanso iconespanso72 alternatives
  9. Automate applications or web sites, text or images, simple or complex, on command or scheduled. You can automate virtually anything.

    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandAutoIt iconAutoIt59 alternatives
  10. aText icon
     39 likes

    aText accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define.

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    Best alternatives are espanso iconespansoandPhraseExpress iconPhraseExpress50 alternatives
  11. TextExpander icon
     66 likes

    Boosts productivity by managing reusable text snippets, enabling quick sharing across platforms. Offers fill-in fields and data insights to improve team performance.

    • Text Expander
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandespanso iconespanso72 alternatives
  12. LibreAutomate is a C# script editor and library for automation of tasks of any kind and complexity on Windows computers.

    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandAutoIt iconAutoIt12 alternatives
  13. Typinator icon
     33 likes

    What is Typinator?

    Have you ever experienced the tedium and frustration of having to repeatedly type your name, e-mail address, home page url, or other words or phrases again, again and again? Do you frequently need to quickly insert images like your signature, location plan, or.

    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandespanso iconespanso75 alternatives
  14. Text Blaze icon
     5 likes

    Automates typing tasks with dynamic text snippets and shortcuts. Ideal for professionals needing collaboration and browser integration.

    • Text Expander
    • FreemiumProprietary
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mac
    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandespanso iconespanso43 alternatives
  15. OldAutoKey icon
     50 likes

    AutoKey is a desktop automation utility for Linux and X11. It allows you to manage collection of scripts and phrases, and assign abbreviations and hotkeys to these. This allows you to execute a script or insert text on demand in any program.

    Best alternatives are AutoHotkey iconAutoHotkeyandAutoIt iconAutoIt71 alternatives