TextExpander Alternatives

TextExpander is described as 'Boosts productivity by managing reusable text snippets, enabling quick sharing across platforms. Offers fill-in fields and data insights to improve team performance' and is a popular Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to TextExpander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Linux and iPhone apps. The best TextExpander alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TextExpander are Microsoft PowerToys, espanso, PhraseExpress and FastKeys.

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  1. Keyran icon
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    The cutting-edge program for creating and using macros on any mouse and keyboard setup. Whether its suppressing recoil in combat or automating MMO tasks, Keyran has something for everybody. Over 5000 free macros for everyone to use.

    90 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Snipbeaver is a web based application that allows users to cpy-paste pre saved snippets into a message with a click. Users can also easily fill in dynamic data like recipient name and other details. It does not require users to install any browser extension or application can...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. typedesk icon
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    typedesk supercharges your canned responses. Use typedesk with your current tools (help desk, email client, chat, social media) to quickly and easily answer your customers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Stepwise icon
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    Stepwise is an automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

    121 Stepwise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Windows
     
  5.  1 like

    A keyboard macro tool. Contribute to bostrt/quikey development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. PhraseVault icon
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    PhraseVault is a text expander and snippet manager for Windows and macOS. Save frequently used text — email templates, AI prompts, code snippets, form data — and insert it anywhere with a keyboard shortcut.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Shortery icon
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    Automates macOS Shortcuts with seven configurable triggers, including application launch or quit, system wake or sleep, scheduled times, login and logout, custom hotkeys, appearance mode changes, and power events, supporting complex automation for daily workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Snippety icon
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    Snippety improves productivity by providing quick access to your snippets. Keep there often used sentences, code fragments, mail templates, test data, or anything you like.

    18 Snippety alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Rocket Typist icon
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    Text expansion app to expand an abbreviation into a plain text or rich format snippet, with macros to make snippets more dynamic, support of the Mac's Touch Bar, syncing snippets across all your Apple devices using iCloud, export and import of snippets.

    10 Rocket Typist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • visionOS
     
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    Easiest to use macOS alternative to TextExpander in my experience, has all the features I needed and more.

    • Rocket Typist is Freemium and ProprietaryTextExpander is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Hyperkey icon
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    Use an additional modifier key for all your keyboard shortcuts with this straightforward app. Utilize an unused key by converting the caps lock or any modifier key to the hyper key, which combines all four modifiers. The hyper key can be used in any app with keyboard shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. MagicExpander HowTo: Insert your complex texts into other applications by using just short abbreviations with MagicExpander.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. TyperTask icon
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    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
     
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