Writing Star AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like Writing Star

Writing Star is described as 'Writing star gives you convenience of typing less but getting long phrases by planning abbreviations of your choice' and is a Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Writing Star for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Android and iPhone apps. The best Writing Star alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Writing Star are espanso, PhraseExpress, FastKeys and Pulover’s Macro Creator.

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Writing star gives you convenience of typing less but getting long phrases by planning abbreviations of your choice.

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Writing Star alternatives page was last updated Jan 31, 2022
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tray menu

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Task Automation
    2.  Key rebinding
    3.  Global hotkey
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Macro Recording
    6.  Text Expansion
    7.  Key Mapping
    8.  Custom Scripts
    9.  Portable
    10.  Exe Compiler
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Ad-free

    AutoHotkey VS Writing Star

     

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to Writing Star.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceWriting Star is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightWriting Star is not according to our users
  2. espanso icon

    espanso

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

    43 espanso alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    espanso screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Portable
    5.  Console-based
    6.  Ad-free

    espanso VS Writing Star

     

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

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceWriting Star is Freemium and Proprietary
    • espanso is LightweightWriting Star is not according to our users
  4. PhraseExpress icon

    PhraseExpress

     197 likes
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    Autotext text expander "PhraseExpress" for Windows, Mac and iOS.

    56 PhraseExpress alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Main program window to organize phrases in a multi-level folder structure

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Clipboard monitoring
    4.  Autofill
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Portable
    11.  Text substitution
    12.  IT Asset Management

    PhraseExpress VS Writing Star

     

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

    • PhraseExpress is Freemium and ProprietaryWriting Star is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightWriting Star is not according to our users
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  6. FastKeys icon

    FastKeys

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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.

    124 FastKeys alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastKeys screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Autohotkey
    4.  Run Windows software
    5.  Portable
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9.  Exe Compiler
    10.  Macro Recording
    11.  Support for Hotkeys
    12.  Launcher

    FastKeys VS Writing Star

     
  7. Pulover’s Macro Creator icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Pulover’s Macro Creator screenshot 1
    Bundleware

    From version 4.5.1, during installation, the user is presented with an offer for software by Lavasoft and a button to decline.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Workflow Automation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Macro Recording
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  OCR
    10.  Fill PDF Forms

    Pulover’s Macro Creator VS Writing Star

     
  8. aText icon

    aText

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

    50 aText alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
    aText screenshot 1

    aText Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Import CSV Data
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Auto Correction
    6.  Sync with Google Drive
    7.  Support for Multiple Users
    8. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    9. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive
    10.  Snippets Manager

    aText VS Writing Star

     

    • aText is the most popular commercial alternative to Writing Star.

    • aText is Paid and ProprietaryWriting Star is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Beeftext

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    Beeftext is an open-source text substitution tool for Windows.

    58 Beeftext alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Beeftext screenshot 1

    Beeftext Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Text substitution
    3.  Portable
    4.  Variables
    5.  Rich text editing
    6.  Snippets
    7.  Support for Hotkeys
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Clipboard monitoring

    Beeftext VS Writing Star

     
  11. TextExpander icon

    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.

    72 TextExpander alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    TextExpander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  Text substitution
    7.  Premade templates
    8.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    TextExpander VS Writing Star

     

    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to Writing Star.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryWriting Star is Freemium and Proprietary
    • TextExpander is Privacy focused and LightweightWriting Star is not according to our users
  12. Text Blaze icon

    Text Blaze

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    Streamlines repeated typing tasks with dynamic snippet creation, improving typing efficiency and team collaboration across various platforms and websites.

    43 Text Blaze alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Snippet creation and editing.

    Text Blaze Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Robotic Process Automation
    5.  Business process automation

    Text Blaze VS Writing Star

     

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

    • Text Blaze is Freemium and ProprietaryWriting Star is also Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Lintalist icon

    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...

    22 Lintalist alternatives

    License model

    • 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.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Import CSV Data
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Text substitution
    8.  Snippets

    Lintalist VS Writing Star

     
  14. Magical icon

    Magical

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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...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    Magical screenshot 1

    Magical Features

    1.  Macro Recording
    2.  Autohotkey
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Browser Automation
    5.  Custom templates
    6.  AI-Powered

    Magical VS Writing Star

     
  15. Keyran icon

    Keyran

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    The cutting-edge program for creating and using macros on any mouse and keyboard setup. Whether its suppressing recoil in combat or automating MMO tasks, Keyran has something for everybody. Over 5000 free macros for everyone to use.

    89 Keyran alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Keyran screenshot 1

    Keyran Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys
    2.  Macro Recording

    Keyran VS Writing Star

     
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