Typinator Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Typinator for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is espanso, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Typinator and 19 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Typinator are PhraseExpress, TextExpander, aText and Text Blaze.

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  1. 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 Typinator.

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

    • PhraseExpress is Free Personal and ProprietaryTypinator is Paid and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightTypinator is not according to our users
  3. 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.

    74 TextExpander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • 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
  4. 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
     
  5. 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 Typinator.

    • Text Blaze is Freemium and ProprietaryTypinator is Paid and Proprietary
  6. 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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. TypeIt4Me icon
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    Creates, manages, and expands abbreviations and picture clippings instantly for Mac OS system-wide, automates repetitive typing, supports multilingual text, formatted snippets, automation, sharing, backup, and seamless expansion for improved writing accuracy.

    56 TypeIt4Me alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. CodeExpander icon
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    CodeExpander is a smart feature with TextExpander and embraces the GitHub Gist client. It saves and manages text or script snippets that require repeated input and can be expanded automatically by setting abbreviations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Repeat icon
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    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.

    71 Repeat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
  10. FastFox icon
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    Store and automate insertion of frequently used phrases, long passages, and images using custom abbreviations and macro shortcuts. Designed for high-volume data entry, transcription, and repetitive typing with a simple and intuitive interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. canSnippet icon
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    canSnippet is a snippet management tool for macOS. It allows developers to easily save snippets and integrate them in any running application.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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