ShortKeys AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like ShortKeys

ShortKeys is described as 'Windows text replacement utility designed to help you type faster and more accurately. Create abbreviations (shortkeys) for longer words and phrases – which will save you time and ultimately money' and is a Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to ShortKeys for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac apps. The best ShortKeys alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ShortKeys are AutoIt, PhraseExpress, Shortery and Stepwise.

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ShortKeys alternatives are mainly Text Expanders but may also be Task Automation Apps or Note-taking Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ShortKeys.
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ShortKeys is a Windows text replacement utility designed to help you type faster and more accurately. Create abbreviations (shortkeys) for longer words and phrases – which will save you time and ultimately money.

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ShortKeys alternatives page was last updated Nov 23, 2021
  1. AutoHotkey icon
     856 likes

    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.

    157 AutoHotkey alternatives
    Tray menu

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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 iconShortKeys Icon

    AutoHotkey VS ShortKeys

    Is AutoHotkey a good alternative to ShortKeys?
     
    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to ShortKeys.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceShortKeys is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightShortKeys is not according to our users
  2. AutoIt icon
     190 likes

    Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.

    116 AutoIt alternatives
    AutoIt screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Macro Recording
    AutoIt iconShortKeys Icon

    AutoIt VS ShortKeys

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  3. PhraseExpress icon
     196 likes

    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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    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 iconShortKeys Icon

    PhraseExpress VS ShortKeys

    Is PhraseExpress a good alternative to ShortKeys?
     
    • PhraseExpress is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to ShortKeys.

    • PhraseExpress is Freemium and ProprietaryShortKeys is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightShortKeys is not according to our users
  4. Shortery icon
     1 like

    Tired of manually executing a Shortcut every morning when starting to work? Just add the Shortcut to Shortery and let it run automatically.

    Shortery offers seven different triggers to run a Shortcut:

    143 Shortery alternatives
    Shortery screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Shortery iconShortKeys Icon

    Shortery VS ShortKeys

    Is Shortery a good alternative to ShortKeys?
     
  5. Stepwise icon
     15 likes

    Stepwise is a free automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

    118 Stepwise alternatives
    Stepwise screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Automation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Autohotkey
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  Support for Hotkeys
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Workflow
    10.  Macro Recording
    11.  Run Windows software
    Stepwise iconShortKeys Icon

    Stepwise VS ShortKeys

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  6. PhraseExpander icon
     61 likes

    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.

    56 PhraseExpander alternatives
    PhraseExpander screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PhraseExpander Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Text substitution
    3.  Macro Recording
    4.  Smart Templates
    PhraseExpander iconShortKeys Icon

    PhraseExpander VS ShortKeys

    Is PhraseExpander a good alternative to ShortKeys?
     
    • PhraseExpander is the most popular commercial alternative to ShortKeys.

    • PhraseExpander is Paid and ProprietaryShortKeys is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Mini Mouse Macro icon
     6 likes

    A free light weight mouse macro that records mouse movements, clicks and keyboard entries. Mini Mouse Macro is totally free, no adds, no banners, no trial, free.

    106 Mini Mouse Macro alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Mini Mouse Macro Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Macro Recording
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    Mini Mouse Macro iconShortKeys Icon

    Mini Mouse Macro VS ShortKeys

    Is Mini Mouse Macro a good alternative to ShortKeys?
     
  8. TyperTask icon
     15 likes

    Increase your efficiency by automating your keyboard with TyperTask! This tool simulates keyboard typing, and can be used to instantly type common phrases. Use it to automate chat conversations, website logins, programming code blocks, HTML tags, or anything else you can imagine.

    54 TyperTask alternatives
    TyperTask screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TyperTask Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  255 word limit
    Discontinued

    The product is no longer available on the company website. Last version, 1.20, released in March 2012, can be still downloaded from Softpedia

    TyperTask iconShortKeys Icon

    TyperTask VS ShortKeys

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  9. Texpand icon
     14 likes

    Texpand is a text expansion app that helps you save a lot of time by assigning shortcuts to your frequently used texts. Features include:

    60 Texpand alternatives
    Texpand screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Dark Mode
    Texpand iconShortKeys Icon

    Texpand VS ShortKeys

    Is Texpand a good alternative to ShortKeys?
     
    Comments about Texpand as an Alternative to ShortKeys
     
    Guest

    well I don't know yet, I haven't used it. I thought you meant did it sound like a good alternative. I cannot get Shortkeys to work anymore and I need it or something like it.

    Positive commentDec 1, 2020
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    Texpand icon
    • Texpand is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to ShortKeys.

    • Texpand is Freemium and ProprietaryShortKeys is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Texpand is LightweightShortKeys is not according to our users
  10. Buttoncommander icon
     3 likes

    Windows Toolbar Creator and Launcher Software, With Buttoncommander you can Automate True Toolbars any sort of Computer Movements.

    113 Buttoncommander alternatives
    Toolbar Creator and Sitebar Launcher on Windows Tablets.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey

    Buttoncommander Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Macro Recording
    5.  Support for Hotkeys
    6.  Run Windows software
    7.  Autohotkey
    8.  On-screen Keyboard
    9.  Launcher
    Buttoncommander iconShortKeys Icon

    Buttoncommander VS ShortKeys

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  11. AutoText icon
     9 likes

    You assign a keyword (an abbreviation) for a frequently used text snippet, phrase, sentence or paragraph, and AutoText will auto-type this snippet each time you type the abbreviation in ANY program.

    52 AutoText alternatives
    AutoText screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    AutoText Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    AutoText iconShortKeys Icon

    AutoText VS ShortKeys

    Is AutoText a good alternative to ShortKeys?
     
  12. AceText icon
     12 likes

    AceText is a smart software tool that simplifies working with text by enabling you to store, manage, edit and reuse text from a central location.

    38 AceText alternatives
    Speed Up and Smarten Up The Way You Work with Text on Your PC

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    AceText Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Clipboard monitoring
    4.  Note Manager
    5.  Plain text authoring
    6.  Custom templates
    7.  Support for regular expressions
    AceText iconShortKeys Icon

    AceText VS ShortKeys

    Is AceText a good alternative to ShortKeys?
     
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