AutoText AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like AutoText

AutoText is described as 'You assign a keyword (an abbreviation) for a frequently used text snippet, phrase, sentence or paragraph, and AutoText will auto-type this snippet each time you type the abbreviation in ANY program' and is a Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AutoText for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Android and Web-based apps. The best AutoText alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AutoText are PhraseExpress, FastKeys, Clavier+ and Actiona.

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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.

    160 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to AutoText.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AutoText.

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceAutoText is Free and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightAutoText is not according to our users
  2. PhraseExpress icon
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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
     
    • PhraseExpress is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to AutoText.

    • PhraseExpress is Free Personal and ProprietaryAutoText is Free and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightAutoText is not according to our users
  3. FastKeys icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • FastKeys is the most popular commercial alternative to AutoText.

    • FastKeys is Paid and ProprietaryAutoText is Free and Proprietary
    • FastKeys is LightweightAutoText is not according to our users
  4. Clavier+ icon
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    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

    57 Clavier+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Actiona icon
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    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.

    63 Actiona alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Actiona is the most popular Linux alternative to AutoText.

    • Actiona is Free and Open SourceAutoText is Free and Proprietary
  6. TextExpander icon
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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)
     
    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to AutoText.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryAutoText is Free and Proprietary
    • TextExpander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAutoText is not according to our users
  7. aText icon
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    aText accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define.

    49 aText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
     
  8. Text Blaze icon
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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)
     
    • Text Blaze is the most popular Web-based alternative to AutoText.

    • Text Blaze is Freemium and ProprietaryAutoText is Free and Proprietary
  9. Repeat icon
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    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.

    71 Repeat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
  10. Typinator icon
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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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