PhraseExpander AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like PhraseExpander

PhraseExpander is described as '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' and is a popular Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PhraseExpander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Web-based and Android apps. The best PhraseExpander alternative is espanso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PhraseExpander are PhraseExpress, FastKeys, Beeftext and aText.

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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...

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PhraseExpander alternatives page was last updated Jan 4, 2023
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  1. espanso icon

    espanso

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

    43 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.  Support for scripting
    4.  Portable
    5.  Console-based
    6.  Ad-free

    espanso VS PhraseExpander

     

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

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

    • espanso is Free and Open SourcePhraseExpander is Paid and Proprietary
    • espanso is LightweightPhraseExpander is not according to our users
  2. PhraseExpress icon

    PhraseExpress

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

    56 PhraseExpress alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Main program window to organize phrases in a multi-level folder structure

    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 VS PhraseExpander

     
    Comments about PhraseExpress as an Alternative to PhraseExpander
    Most Recent Comment
    vobop26985
    Positive •Jan 4, 2023
    0

    More features that I need in particular. Very flexible and powerful.

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 27, 2016
    1

    Better user interface and more features at even lower price!

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 30, 2016
    1

    Many more features (Outlook add-in and very cool document generator)

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    • Almost everyone thinks PhraseExpress is a great PhraseExpander alternative.

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

    • PhraseExpress is Freemium and ProprietaryPhraseExpander is Paid and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightPhraseExpander is not according to our users
  4. FastKeys icon

    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.

    127 FastKeys alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastKeys screenshot 1

    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

    FastKeys VS PhraseExpander

     
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    TextExpander

    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 enhance...

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  6. Beeftext icon

    Beeftext

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

    58 Beeftext alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Beeftext screenshot 1

    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 VS PhraseExpander

     
    Comments about Beeftext as an Alternative to PhraseExpander
    David Biggar
    Positive •Dec 28, 2021
    0

    Other than seeing viable replacements as-you-type, Beeftext can be made an almost muscle-memory perfect replacement for PhraseExpander, and could be, with source editing and re-build.

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    • Beeftext is Free and Open SourcePhraseExpander is Paid and Proprietary
  7. aText icon

    aText

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

    50 aText alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
    aText screenshot 1

    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 VS PhraseExpander

     

    • aText is the most popular commercial alternative to PhraseExpander.

    • aText is Paid and ProprietaryPhraseExpander is also Paid and Proprietary
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    TextExpander

     66 likes
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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.

    72 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

    TextExpander Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  AES-256 Encryption
    4.  Text substitution
    5.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    6.  Premade templates

    TextExpander VS PhraseExpander

     

    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to PhraseExpander.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryPhraseExpander is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. Typinator icon

    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.

    75 Typinator alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Typinator screenshot 1

    Typinator Features

    1.  Text substitution

    Typinator VS PhraseExpander

     
  11. Text Blaze icon

    Text Blaze

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    Streamlines repeated typing tasks with dynamic snippet creation, improving typing efficiency and team collaboration across various platforms and websites.

    43 Text Blaze alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mac
    Snippet creation and editing.

    Text Blaze Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Robotic Process Automation
    5.  Business process automation

    Text Blaze VS PhraseExpander

     

    • Text Blaze is the most popular Web-based alternative to PhraseExpander.

    • Text Blaze is Freemium and ProprietaryPhraseExpander is Paid and Proprietary
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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...

    22 Lintalist alternatives

    License model

    • 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.

    Lintalist Features

    1.  Import CSV Data
    2.  Portable
    3.  Snippets
    4.  Text substitution

    Lintalist VS PhraseExpander

     
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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...

    47 Magical alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    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 PhraseExpander

     
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