Typerelay AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like Typerelay

Apps similar to Typerelay include AutoHotkey, which is free and open source. Other options are espanso, PhraseExpress, FastKeys and AutoKey. There's no shortage of Text Expanders like Typerelay, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
     928 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.

    190 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. espanso icon
     141 likes

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

    73 espanso alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  3. PhraseExpress icon
     205 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.

    80 PhraseExpress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. FastKeys icon
     123 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.

    145 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. AutoKey icon
     41 likes

    AutoKey, previously known as AutoKey Py3, is a Python 3 port of the discontinued OldAutoKey , the desktop automation utility for Linux and X11.

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    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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  6. Promptline icon
     5 likes

    Keyboard-first tray app for coding agents: copy an error or diff, press a global hotkey, choose a prompt, and paste clipboard context into Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or browser chat. Plain JSON packs include search, pins, fields, preview, and review before use. No account or telemetry; disable daily update checks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. TextExpander icon
     69 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.

    104 TextExpander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

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

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Parallels Desktop
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  9. Lintalist icon
     15 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...

    27 Lintalist alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Repeat icon
     9 likes

    Repeat is a full-fledged, Java mouse/keyboard record/replay and automation hotkeys/macros creation using modern programming languages, and more advanced automation features. Working across three major OSes: Windows, OSX, and Linux.

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Java
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  11. 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.

    65 Text Blaze alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

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

    Text expander for android - with espanso config import/export.

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    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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