Typinator AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like Typinator

Typinator is described as 'What is Typinator?' and is a Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Typinator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Google Chrome and iPhone apps. The best Typinator alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Typinator are espanso, PhraseExpress, Pulover’s Macro Creator and AutoKey.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon

    AutoHotkey

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceTypinator is Paid and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightTypinator is not according to our users
  2. espanso icon

    espanso

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

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceTypinator is Paid and Proprietary
    • espanso is LightweightTypinator is not according to our users
  4. PhraseExpress icon

    PhraseExpress

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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
    Main program window to organize phrases in a multi-level folder structure
     

    • PhraseExpress is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Typinator.

    • PhraseExpress is Free Personal and ProprietaryTypinator is Paid and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightTypinator is not according to our users
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    Text Blaze

    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, ma...

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    Pulover’s Macro Creator

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    Pulover’s Macro Creator is a Free Automation Tool and Script Generator. It is based on AutoHotkey language and provides users with multiple automation functions, as well as a built-in recorder.

    60 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    TextExpander

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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)
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    • Some users think TextExpander is a great Typinator alternative, some don't.

    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to Typinator.

    • TextExpander is the most popular commercial alternative to Typinator.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryTypinator is also Paid and Proprietary
    • TextExpander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTypinator is not according to our users
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    Clavier+

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    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

    57 Clavier+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. aText icon

    aText

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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
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    Actiona

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    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.

    63 Actiona alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Lintalist

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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main search window. 1: Type query. 2: Menu + search options. 3: Result list with Part 1, Part 2, Key(board shortcut), Short(hand, abbreviation). Columns are dynamic, if part 2, key or short are not present in the loaded bundle(s) they will not be displayed. 4: Preview of top most or selected snippet text. In statusbar: loaded bundle(s) and hits / number of snippets.
     
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    Text Blaze

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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)
    Snippet creation and editing.
     

    • Text Blaze is the most popular Web-based alternative to Typinator.

    • Text Blaze is Freemium and ProprietaryTypinator is Paid and Proprietary
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