TextExpander AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Text Expanders

The best free Text Expander alternative to TextExpander is AutoHotkey, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to TextExpander and many of them are free Text Expanders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Text Expander alternatives to TextExpander are espanso, PhraseExpress, Beeftext and Karabiner Elements.

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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.

    171 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  2. espanso icon
     134 likes

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

    53 espanso alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  3. PhraseExpress icon
     204 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.

    61 PhraseExpress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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  4. Beeftext icon
     39 likes

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

    61 Beeftext alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  5. Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift).

    85 Karabiner Elements alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Text Blaze icon
     7 likes

    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.

    51 Text Blaze alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. 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...

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    • Windows
     
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  8. Magical icon
     10 likes

    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...

    54 Magical alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
     
  9. Briskine icon
     1 like

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  10. CodeExpander icon
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    CodeExpander is a smart feature with TextExpander and embraces the GitHub Gist client. It saves and manages text or script snippets that require repeated input and can be expanded automatically by setting abbreviations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. Type4 icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
  12. PepperText icon
     2 likes

    PepperText is a text expander for Windows which has a particular focus on ease of use. Features include text replace, text complete, text chaining, with instant mode and preview mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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