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 development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to CodeExpander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best CodeExpander alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CodeExpander are espanso, PhraseExpress, FastKeys and Karabiner Elements.

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CodeExpander is a 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.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
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    AutoHotkey

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    AutoHotkey is a free, open-source scripting language for Windows that allows users to easily create small to complex scripts for all kinds of tasks such as: form fillers, auto-clicking, macros, etc.

    156 AutoHotkey alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Task Automation
    2.  Key rebinding
    3.  Global hotkey
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Macro Recording
    6.  Text Expansion
    7.  Key Mapping
    8.  Custom Scripts
    9.  Portable
    10.  Exe Compiler
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Ad-free
    AutoHotkey iconCodeExpander Icon

    AutoHotkey VS CodeExpander

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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
  2. espanso icon
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    espanso

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

    39 espanso alternatives
    espanso screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Portable
    5.  Console-based
    6.  Ad-free
    espanso iconCodeExpander Icon

    espanso VS CodeExpander

    Is espanso a good alternative to CodeExpander?
     

    • 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
  4. PhraseExpress icon
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    PhraseExpress

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

    54 PhraseExpress alternatives
    Main program window to organize phrases in a multi-level folder structure

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    The phrase menu allows users to quickly select the desired phrase.
    Phrases are suggested as you type
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    PhraseExpress can be customized in great detail.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Clipboard monitoring
    4.  Autofill
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Portable
    11.  Text substitution
    12.  IT Asset Management
    PhraseExpress iconCodeExpander Icon

    PhraseExpress VS CodeExpander

    Is PhraseExpress a good alternative to CodeExpander?
     

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

    • PhraseExpress is Freemium and ProprietaryCodeExpander is also 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.

    125 FastKeys alternatives
    FastKeys screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Autohotkey
    4.  Run Windows software
    5.  Portable
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9.  Exe Compiler
    10.  Macro Recording
    11.  Support for Hotkeys
    12.  Launcher
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  7. Karabiner Elements icon
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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).

    77 Karabiner Elements alternatives
    Karabiner Elements screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Karabiner Elements Features

    1.  Tab Control
    2.  Emacs mode
    Karabiner Elements iconCodeExpander Icon

    Karabiner Elements VS CodeExpander

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  8. AutoKey icon
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    AutoKey

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

    68 AutoKey alternatives
    AutoKey screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
    AutoKey screenshot 1
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    AutoKey Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Supports Python
    4.  Autocompletion
    5.  Autofill
    AutoKey iconCodeExpander Icon

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  10. Beeftext icon
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    Beeftext

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

    57 Beeftext alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Beeftext Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Text substitution
    3.  Portable
    4.  Variables
    5.  Rich text editing
    6.  Snippets
    7.  Support for Hotkeys
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Clipboard monitoring
    Beeftext iconCodeExpander Icon

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  11. aText icon
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    aText

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

    48 aText alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
    Basic Snippet
    Advanced variables
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    Sync Preferences

    aText Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Import CSV Data
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Auto Correction
    6.  Sync with Google Drive
    7.  Support for Multiple Users
    8. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    9. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive
    10.  Snippets Manager
    aText iconCodeExpander Icon

    aText VS CodeExpander

    Is aText a good alternative to CodeExpander?
     

    • aText is the most popular commercial alternative to CodeExpander.

    • aText is Paid and ProprietaryCodeExpander is Freemium and Proprietary
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    TextExpander

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    TextExpander is the communication tool to boost team productivity by cutting the repetitive typing that creeps into every task.

    70 TextExpander alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    TextExpander Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Text substitution
    TextExpander screenshot 1
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    TextExpander iconCodeExpander Icon

    TextExpander VS CodeExpander

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  13. Keyboard Maestro icon
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    Keyboard Maestro

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    Automate applications or web sites, text or images, simple or complex, on command or scheduled. You can automate virtually anything.

    55 Keyboard Maestro alternatives
    Keyboard Maestro screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Keyboard Maestro Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Function Key Shortcuts
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  14. xdotool icon
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    xdotool

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    This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions.

    58 xdotool alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11

    xdotool Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  X11/Xorg
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Macro Recording
    xdotool iconCodeExpander Icon

    xdotool VS CodeExpander

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  15. Typinator icon
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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.

    72 Typinator alternatives
    Typinator screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Typinator Features

    1.  Text substitution
    Typinator iconCodeExpander Icon

    Typinator VS CodeExpander

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