canSnippet Alternatives

canSnippet is described as 'Snippet management tool for macOS. It allows developers to easily save snippets and integrate them in any running application' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to canSnippet for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best canSnippet alternative is espanso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like canSnippet are PhraseExpress, FastKeys, Dash for macOS and Karabiner Elements.

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canSnippet is a snippet management tool for macOS. It allows developers to easily save snippets and integrate them in any...

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canSnippet alternatives page was last updated Mar 15, 2025
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  1. Hyperkey icon

    Hyperkey

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    Use an additional modifier key for all your keyboard shortcuts with this straightforward app. Utilize an unused key by converting the caps lock or any modifier key to the hyper key, which combines all four modifiers. The hyper key can be used in any app with keyboard shortcuts.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Hyperkey VS canSnippet

     
  2. Zest icon

    Zest

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    Offline search tool for developers. Find what you need without the need for Internet access.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Zest screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintaned since May 2016. Last version, 0.1.1, released in March 2016, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

    Zest Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Works Offline

    Zest VS canSnippet

     
  4. Power Text for Google Chrome icon

    Power Text for Google Chrome

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    Based on the Auto Text Expander by carlinyuen (https://github.com/carlinyuen/ChromeAutoTextExpander), Power Text is a Google Chrome Extension that allows you to define text shortcuts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    Power Text for Google Chrome screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Local Storage

    Power Text for Google Chrome VS canSnippet

     
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    PhraseExpress

    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, ...

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  6. FastFox icon

    FastFox

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    Simple to use Text Expander and Macro Shortcut Software for Transcriptionists, Data Entry, High Volume Emailers, and more!.

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    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    FastFox VS canSnippet

     
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    Commands Manager

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    Commands Manager is a powerful and intuitive tray utility designed to streamline your workflow by providing instant access to your most-used terminal commands. It allows you to store, search, and copy commands effortlessly using keyboard shortcuts, making development more...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Commands Manager screenshot 1

    Commands Manager Features

    1.  Team work
    2.  Snippets Manager
    3.  Snippets

    Commands Manager VS canSnippet

     
  8. PhraseExpander icon

    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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PhraseExpander screenshot 1

    PhraseExpander Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Text substitution
    3.  Macro Recording
    4.  Smart Templates

    PhraseExpander VS canSnippet

     
  10. CodeBox icon

    CodeBox

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    If you're looking for a fully-featured code snippet manager then CodeBox is exactly what you need!

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    CodeBox

    CodeBox Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Snippets Manager
    3.  Support for FTP
    4.  Tag based
    5. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration

    CodeBox VS canSnippet

     
  11. TyperTask icon

    TyperTask

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    Increase your efficiency by automating your keyboard with TyperTask! This tool simulates keyboard typing, and can be used to instantly type common phrases. Use it to automate chat conversations, website logins, programming code blocks, HTML tags, or anything else you can imagine.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TyperTask screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The product is no longer available on the company website. Last version, 1.20, released in March 2012, can be still downloaded from Softpedia

    TyperTask Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  255 word limit

    TyperTask VS canSnippet

     
  12. Texpand icon

    Texpand

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    Texpand is a text expansion app that helps you save a lot of time by assigning shortcuts to your frequently used texts. Features include:

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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ET flagEthiopia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Texpand screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Dark Mode

    Texpand VS canSnippet

     

    • Texpand is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to canSnippet.

    • Texpand is Freemium and ProprietarycanSnippet is Paid and Proprietary
    • Texpand is LightweightcanSnippet is not according to our users
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    QuickTextPaste

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    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.

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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    QuickTextPaste

    QuickTextPaste Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Autocompletion

    QuickTextPaste VS canSnippet

     
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    Snippets

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    Snippets is an application that stores the most often-used pieces of your code you can re-use in different projects. The main idea is to make the process of re-using as easy as possible to avoid wasting your valuable time to write the same code again.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last versions, 0.8.2, released for Mac in October 2013 and for Windows in January 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Snippets Features

    1.  Coding
    2.  Snippets Manager

    Snippets VS canSnippet

     
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    Reactgo

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    It provides tutorials about JavaScript, react, Vue, and other things related to web development.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Reactgo screenshot 1

    Reactgo Features

    1.  React

    Reactgo VS canSnippet

     

    • Reactgo is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to canSnippet.

    • Reactgo is Free and ProprietarycanSnippet is Paid and Proprietary
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