CodeExpander AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like CodeExpander

CodeExpander is described as 'Smart feature with TextExpander and embraces the GitHub Gist client. It saves and manages text or script snippets that require repeated input and can be expanded automatically by setting abbreviations' and is a Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to CodeExpander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Google Chrome and Android apps. The best CodeExpander alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CodeExpander are espanso, PhraseExpress, FastKeys and AutoKey.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon

    AutoHotkey

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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.

    158 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceCodeExpander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightCodeExpander is not according to our users
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    espanso

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

    44 espanso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceCodeExpander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • espanso is LightweightCodeExpander is not according to our users
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    PhraseExpress

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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 CodeExpander.

    • PhraseExpress is Free Personal and ProprietaryCodeExpander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightCodeExpander 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.

    122 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • FastKeys is Paid and ProprietaryCodeExpander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FastKeys is LightweightCodeExpander is not according to our users
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    Karabiner Elements

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    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).

    78 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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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.

    73 TextExpander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to CodeExpander.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryCodeExpander is Freemium and Proprietary
    • TextExpander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCodeExpander is not according to our users
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    aText

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
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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...

    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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    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 CodeExpander.

    • Text Blaze is Freemium and ProprietaryCodeExpander is also Freemium and Proprietary
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