aText AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like aText

aText is described as 'Accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define' and is a Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to aText for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Linux and iPhone apps. The best aText alternative is espanso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like aText are PhraseExpress, FastKeys, AutoKey and TextExpander.

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  1. espanso icon

    espanso

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

    45 espanso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • espanso is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to aText.

    • espanso is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to aText.

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceaText is Paid and Proprietary
    • espanso is LightweightaText is not according to our users
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    PhraseExpress

     200 likes
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    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.

    56 PhraseExpress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Main program window to organize phrases in a multi-level folder structure
     

    • PhraseExpress is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to aText.

    • PhraseExpress is Free Personal and ProprietaryaText is Paid and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightaText is not according to our users
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    FastKeys

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    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.

    124 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    For windows aText is not available but fast keys does the job, at least for me.

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    • FastKeys is the most popular commercial alternative to aText.

    • FastKeys is Paid and ProprietaryaText is also Paid and Proprietary
    • FastKeys is LightweightaText is not according to our users
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    FastFox

    Store and automate insertion of frequently used phrases, long passages, and images using custom abbreviations and macro shortcuts. Designed for high-volume data entry, transcription, and repetitive typing with a simple and intuit...

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    TextExpander

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    Boosts team efficiency by managing, creating, and sharing reusable text snippets across all platforms with support for fill-in fields, advanced customization, and insightful analytics to drive productivity and performance enhancement.

    74 TextExpander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Most users think TextExpander is a great aText alternative.

    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to aText.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryaText is also Paid and Proprietary
    • TextExpander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedaText is not according to our users
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    Text Blaze

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    Streamlines repetitive typing using keyboard shortcuts and custom dynamic snippets. Provides browser-based integration, shared team snippets with commenting, granular access control, usage statistics, and works across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms for multiple professions.

    44 Text Blaze alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Snippet creation and editing.
     

    • Text Blaze is the most popular Web-based alternative to aText.

    • Text Blaze is Freemium and ProprietaryaText is Paid and Proprietary
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    Lintalist

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    Lintalist allows you to store and (incrementally) search and edit texts in bundles and paste a selected text in your active program. The text can be interactive, for example you can automatically insert the current time and date, ask for (basic) user input or make a selection...

    23 Lintalist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main search window. 1: Type query. 2: Menu + search options. 3: Result list with Part 1, Part 2, Key(board shortcut), Short(hand, abbreviation). Columns are dynamic, if part 2, key or short are not present in the loaded bundle(s) they will not be displayed. 4: Preview of top most or selected snippet text. In statusbar: loaded bundle(s) and hits / number of snippets.
     
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    Typinator

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    PhraseExpander

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    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
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    Magical

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    Magical is a browser extension compatible with Google Chrome and Edge, designed to automate repetitive tasks using artificial intelligence and GPT-4. It allows users to create AI-generated messages, emails, and responses, store frequently used messages as templates, and expand...

    51 Magical alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
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