ExtendText Alternatives

ExtendText is described as 'Create private or team snippets and insert them instantly anywhere you type—Gmail, Zendesk, Intercom, Google Docs, and more' and is an app in the web browsers category. There are seven alternatives to ExtendText for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Google Chrome, Mac, Microsoft Edge and Web-based apps. The best ExtendText alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ExtendText are espanso, TextExpander, Magical and Briskine.

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Create private or team snippets and insert them instantly anywhere you type—Gmail, Zendesk, Intercom, Google Docs, and more.

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ExtendText alternatives page was last updated Jul 5, 2025
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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.

    156 AutoHotkey alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 VS ExtendText

     

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to ExtendText.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceExtendText is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightExtendText 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    espanso screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    espanso VS ExtendText

     

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

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceExtendText is Freemium and Proprietary
    • espanso is LightweightExtendText is not according to our users
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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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    TextExpander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  Text substitution
    7.  Premade templates
    8.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    TextExpander VS ExtendText

     

    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to ExtendText.

    • TextExpander is the most popular commercial alternative to ExtendText.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryExtendText is Freemium and Proprietary
    • TextExpander is Privacy focused and LightweightExtendText is not according to our users
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    Magical

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    Magical is a browser extension compatible with Google Chrome and Edge, designed to automate repetitive tasks using artificial intelligence and GPT-4. It allows users to create AI-generated messages, emails, and responses, store frequently used messages as templates, and expand...

    49 Magical alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    Magical screenshot 1

    Magical Features

    1.  Macro Recording
    2.  Autohotkey
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Browser Automation
    5.  Custom templates
    6.  AI-Powered

    Magical VS ExtendText

     

    • Magical is the most popular Web-based alternative to ExtendText.

    • Magical is Freemium and ProprietaryExtendText is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Briskine

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    Write emails faster! Increase your productivity with templates and keyboard shortcuts on Gmail, Outlook, or LinkedIn.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    Briskine screenshot 1

    Briskine Features

    1.  Email template editor
    2.  Snippets

    Briskine VS ExtendText

     
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    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 ExtendText

     
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    Type4

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    Type4 is a free text expander and snippet extension designed to streamline your workflow and reduce repetitive typing—perfect for modern professionals looking to boost productivity.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    Work Smart

    Type4 Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Content Templates
    5.  Canned responses

    Type4 VS ExtendText

     
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