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 Android 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.

    164 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. 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.

    59 PhraseExpress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. FastKeys icon
     120 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.

    126 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. TextExpander icon
     68 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.

    78 TextExpander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. aText icon
     40 likes

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

    52 aText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
     
  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.

    46 Text Blaze alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    75 Typinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  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...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Platforms

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

    TypeAssist is an AI-powered text enhancer Android app, plus offline tools like inline commands, calculations, and text snippets, and more.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. 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:

    64 Texpand alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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