Texter Alternatives

Texter is described as 'Text substitution app Texter saves you countless keystrokes by replacing abbreviations with commonly used phrases you define' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Texter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Texter alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Texter are PhraseExpress, FastKeys, TextExpander and Beeftext.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
     893 likes

    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.

    162 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to Texter.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceTexter is also Free and Open Source
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightTexter is not according to our users
  2. PhraseExpress icon
     202 likes

    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.

    57 PhraseExpress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • PhraseExpress is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Texter.

    • PhraseExpress is Free Personal and ProprietaryTexter is Free and Open Source
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightTexter is not according to our users
  3. FastKeys icon
     119 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • FastKeys is the most popular commercial alternative to Texter.

    • FastKeys is Paid and ProprietaryTexter is Free and Open Source
    • FastKeys is LightweightTexter is not according to our users
  4. TextExpander icon
     67 likes

    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.

    76 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 Texter.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryTexter is Free and Open Source
    • TextExpander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTexter is not according to our users
  5. aText icon
     40 likes

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

    50 aText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
     
  6. Lintalist icon
     14 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Hammerspoon icon
     27 likes

    This is a tool for powerful automation of OS X. At its core, Hammerspoon is just a bridge between the operating system and a Lua scripting engine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Typinator icon
     33 likes

    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.

    74 Typinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. TyperTask icon
     16 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.

    56 TyperTask alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. FastFox icon
     3 likes

    Store and automate insertion of frequently used phrases, long passages, and images using custom abbreviations and macro shortcuts. Designed for high-volume data entry, transcription, and repetitive typing with a simple and intuitive interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. AceText icon
     13 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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