espanso AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like espanso

espanso is described as 'An open source, cross-platform text expander written in Rust' and is a very popular Text Expander in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to espanso for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Linux and Web-based apps. The best espanso alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like espanso are PhraseExpress, FastKeys, AutoKey and TextExpander.

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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 espanso.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open Sourceespanso is also Free and Open Source
  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 espanso.

    • PhraseExpress is Free Personal and Proprietaryespanso is Free and Open Source
  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 espanso.

    • FastKeys is Paid and Proprietaryespanso is Free and Open Source
  4. AutoKey icon
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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.

    73 AutoKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
     
    • AutoKey is the most popular Linux alternative to espanso.

    • AutoKey is Free and Open Sourceespanso is also Free and Open Source
  5. 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 espanso.

    • TextExpander is Paid and Proprietaryespanso is Free and Open Source
    • TextExpander is Privacy focusedespanso is not according to our users
  6. aText icon
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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
     
  7. Beeftext icon
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    Beeftext is an open-source text substitution tool for Windows.

    58 Beeftext alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    It just does the text replacment, and it is fantastic!

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    • Beeftext is Free and Open Sourceespanso is also Free and Open Source
  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 espanso.

    • Text Blaze is Freemium and Proprietaryespanso is Free and Open Source
  9. Lintalist icon
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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
     
  10. Expandroid icon
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    Text expander for android - with espanso config import/export.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • Expandroid is the most popular Android alternative to espanso.

    • Expandroid is Free and Open Sourceespanso is also Free and Open Source
  11. espansoGUI icon
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    A GUI for espanso created with Rust & Iced.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  12. SOL icon
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    If you ever liked tools like Raycast and Alfred, but wanted to own them and tweak them yourself, then SOL is the tool for you. All the affordances of complex tools now made open source.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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