Type4 AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like Type4

Type4 is described as 'Free text expander and snippet extension designed to streamline your workflow and reduce repetitive typing—perfect for modern professionals looking to boost productivity' and is a Text Expander in the web browsers category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Type4 for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Google Chrome, Web-based and Chrome OS apps. The best Type4 alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Type4 are espanso, PhraseExpress, FastKeys and Keyboard Maestro.

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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.

    158 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to Type4.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Type4.

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceType4 is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightType4 is not according to our users
  2. espanso icon
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    An open source, cross-platform text expander written in Rust.

    44 espanso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • espanso is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Type4.

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceType4 is Freemium and Proprietary
    • espanso is LightweightType4 is not according to our users
  3. PhraseExpress icon
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    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.

    56 PhraseExpress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • PhraseExpress is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Type4.

    • PhraseExpress is Free Personal and ProprietaryType4 is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightType4 is not according to our users
  4. FastKeys icon
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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.

    122 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • FastKeys is the most popular commercial alternative to Type4.

    • FastKeys is Paid and ProprietaryType4 is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FastKeys is LightweightType4 is not according to our users
  5. TextExpander icon
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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.

    73 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 Type4.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryType4 is Freemium and Proprietary
    • TextExpander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedType4 is not according to our users
  6. aText icon
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    aText accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
     
  7. Text Blaze icon
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    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.

    44 Text Blaze alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Text Blaze is the most popular Web-based alternative to Type4.

    • Text Blaze is Freemium and ProprietaryType4 is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Typinator icon
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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.

    73 Typinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Magical icon
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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...

    51 Magical alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
     
  10. Texpand icon
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    Texpand is a text expansion app that helps you save a lot of time by assigning shortcuts to your frequently used texts. Features include:

    62 Texpand alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • Texpand is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Type4.

    • Texpand is Freemium and ProprietaryType4 is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Texpand is LightweightType4 is not according to our users
  11. Slashit icon
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    We built Slashit because we were tired of typing the same message/mail/comment again and again. If you write replies, fill forms, or send emails all day, this is for you.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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