Best text expanders
Apps that turn short abbreviations into longer text, saving you from typing the same things again.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All text expanders
- Alternatives to Espanso
Free, open-source text expander that turns typed keywords into snippets on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to TextExpander
Snippet and text expansion service with shared team libraries for Mac, Windows, Chrome and iOS.
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension - Alternatives to Typinator
Mac and iOS text expander from ergonis that stores snippets locally with optional sync.
PaidmacOS, iOS
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Common questions
What are the best text expanders?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading text expanders right now are Espanso, TextExpander and Typinator.
Are there free text expanders?
Yes. Espanso (open source) and TextExpander (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 2 free or freemium apps we track.
Which text expanders are open source?
Espanso.