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, iPhone, iPad and Google Chrome apps. The best yType alternative is PhraseExpress, which is free. Other great apps like yType are FastKeys, Pulover’s Macro Creator, Beeftext and Actiona.

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  1. PhraseExpress icon
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    PhraseExpress

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

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    The phrase menu allows users to quickly select the desired phrase.
    Phrases are suggested as you type
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    PhraseExpress can be customized in great detail.

    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
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    PhraseExpress VS yType

    Is PhraseExpress a good alternative to yType?
     

    • PhraseExpress is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to yType.

    • PhraseExpress is the most popular free alternative to yType.

    • PhraseExpress is Freemium and ProprietaryyType is Paid and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightyType is not according to our users
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    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.

    125 FastKeys alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Autohotkey
    4.  Run Windows software
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Exe Compiler
    7.  Portable
    8.  Launcher
    9.  Macro Recording
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  4. Pulover’s Macro Creator icon
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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.

    58 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives
    Pulover’s Macro Creator screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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
    Bundleware

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

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    Pulover’s Macro Creator VS yType

    Is this a good alternative to yType?
     

    • Pulover’s Macro Creator is the most popular Open Source alternative to yType.

    • Pulover’s Macro Creator is Free and Open SourceyType is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pulover’s Macro Creator is LightweightyType is not according to our users
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    TextExpander

    TextExpander is the communication tool to boost team productivity by cutting the repetitive typing that creeps into every task.

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    Beeftext

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

    57 Beeftext alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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
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  7. Actiona icon
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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.

    61 Actiona alternatives
    Actiona screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Actiona Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Visual scripting
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Macro Recording
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable
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    Actiona VS yType

    Is Actiona a good alternative to yType?
     

    • Actiona is the most popular Linux alternative to yType.

    • Actiona is Free and Open SourceyType is Paid and Proprietary
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    aText

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

    48 aText alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
    Basic Snippet
    Advanced variables
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    Sync Preferences

    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
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    aText VS yType

    Is aText a good alternative to yType?
     

    • aText is the most popular commercial alternative to yType.

    • aText is Paid and ProprietaryyType is also Paid and Proprietary
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    TextExpander

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    TextExpander is the communication tool to boost team productivity by cutting the repetitive typing that creeps into every task.

    70 TextExpander alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    TextExpander Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Text substitution
    TextExpander screenshot 1
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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.

    56 Clavier+ alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Clavier+ Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
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    ArsClip

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    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.

    103 ArsClip alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Android (1)
    Android (2)
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Clipboard monitoring
    3.  Macro Recording
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
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  13. Typinator icon
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    Typinator

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    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.

    72 Typinator alternatives
    Typinator screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Typinator Features

    1.  Text substitution
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    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...

    43 Magical alternatives
    Magical screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    Is Magical a good alternative to yType?
     

    • Magical is the most popular Web-based alternative to yType.

    • Magical is Freemium and ProprietaryyType is Paid and Proprietary
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    PhraseExpander

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    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.

    56 PhraseExpander alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PhraseExpander Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Text substitution
    3.  Macro Recording
    4.  Smart Templates
    PhraseExpander main interface
    Advanced manual Input
    +1
    Fill in forms with ease and generate complete sentences
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    PhraseExpander VS yType

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