yType AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like yType

yType is described as 'Productivity tool to amplify your typing ability. Type a few characters (shortcut) to paste a much larger block of text (expansion) like your name, a url, picture or even several pages of formatted text instantly anywhere on your Mac in any application' and is a Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to yType for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best yType alternative is PhraseExpress, which is free. Other great apps like yType are FastKeys, Pulover’s Macro Creator, Beeftext and Actiona.

yType alternatives are mainly Text Expanders but may also be Clipboard Managers or Task Automation Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of yType.

yType

Paid • Proprietary
Text Expander

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PhraseExpress
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Expander
Clipboard Manager
Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad
49 PhraseExpress alternatives
The autotext and text expander software "PhraseExpress" manages frequently used phrases for quick insertion into any application.
- - PhraseExpress is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to yType.
- - PhraseExpress is the most popular free alternative to yType.
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PhraseExpress Features
1. AutocompletionPhraseExpress can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
2. Support for scriptingPhraseExpress supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. Dark ModePhraseExpress supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Clipboard monitoring
Autofill
Text substitution
Macro Recording
Canned responses
IT Asset Management
FastKeys
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Expander
Clipboard Manager
Application Launcher
Windows
119 FastKeys alternatives
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.
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FastKeys Features
1. AutocompletionFastKeys can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
2. PortableFastKeys can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Mouse Gestures
Autohotkey
Run Windows software
Exe Compiler
Launcher
Macro Recording
Support for Hotkeys
Pulover’s Macro Creator
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Free • Open Source
Text Expander
Workflow Automation Tool
Windows
56 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives
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.
- - Pulover’s Macro Creator is the most popular Open Source alternative to yType.
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Pulover’s Macro Creator Features
1. No Coding RequiredPulover’s Macro Creator can be used without an coding or programming skills.
2. PortablePulover’s Macro Creator can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Support for scriptingPulover’s Macro Creator supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
4. Ad-freePulover’s Macro Creator doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Macro Recording
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From version 4.5.1, during installation, the user is presented with an offer for software by Lavasoft and a button to decline.
Beeftext
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Free • Open Source
Text Expander
Windows
51 Beeftext alternatives
Beeftext is an open-source text substitution tool for Windows.
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Beeftext Features
1. PortableBeeftext can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Text substitution
Variables
Rich text editing
Snippets
Support for Hotkeys
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Clipboard monitoring
Actiona
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Free • Open Source
Task Automation App
Windows
Linux
62 Actiona alternatives
Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.
- - Actiona is the most popular Linux alternative to yType.
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Actiona Features
1. No Coding RequiredActiona can be used without an coding or programming skills.
2. Works OfflineActiona can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Actiona without registration.
4. PortableActiona can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Visual scripting
Macro Recording
aText
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Paid • Proprietary
Text Expander
Mac
Windows
Parallels Desktop
45 aText alternatives
aText accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define.
- - aText is the most popular commercial alternative to yType.
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aText Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in aText simultaneously.
3. Import CSV DataaText can import data from a CSV (Comma seperated values) file.
Sync with iCloud
Auto Correction
Sync with Google Drive
Support for Multiple Users
Sync with Dropbox
Sync with Onedrive
Snippets Manager
Clavier+
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
55 Clavier+ alternatives
Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.
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Clavier+ Features
1. PortableClavier+ can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Keyboard Shortcuts
TextExpander
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Paid • Proprietary
Text Expander
Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad
64 TextExpander alternatives
TextExpander boosts team productivity by cutting the repetitive typing that creeps into every task. A quick shortcode while typing drops in the necessary language to send to clients and customers. In the words of your best writer, gather the knowledge of your most experienced...
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TextExpander Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Text substitution
ArsClip
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Freemium • Proprietary
Clipboard Manager
Windows
Android
96 ArsClip alternatives
ArsClip is a freeware utility for the windows clipboard. ArsClip monitors the clipboard and keeps track of the entries. Press a configurable hotkey and select an item (or items) to quickly paste into a program.
- - ArsClip is the most popular Android alternative to yType.
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ArsClip Features
1. PortableArsClip can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. LightweightArsClip consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Clipboard monitoring
Macro Recording
Support for Hotkeys
Customizable
PhraseExpander
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Paid • Proprietary
Text Expander
Clipboard Manager
Windows
50 PhraseExpander alternatives
PhraseExpander saves time typing texts, filling forms, launching programs, opening websites and automating common tasks by using customized shorts. It can also correct your spelling mistakes and includes a clipboard history manager.
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PhraseExpander Features
1. AutocompletionPhraseExpander can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
Text substitution
Macro Recording
Smart Templates
Typinator
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
67 Typinator alternatives
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.
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Typinator Features
Text substitution
Texpand
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Expander
Android
Android Tablet
54 Texpand alternatives
Texpand is a text expansion app that helps you save a lot of time by assigning shortcuts to your frequently used texts. Features include:
- - Texpand is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to yType.
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Texpand Features
1. PortableTexpand can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. LightweightTexpand consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. AutocompletionTexpand can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
4. Works OfflineTexpand can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Support for scriptingTexpand supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
6. Dark ModeTexpand supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.