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aText vs TextExpander
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
aText
6.0Tool to replace abbreviations while typing
TextExpander
7.5Inserts pre-made snippets of text anywhere
| Metric | aText | TextExpander |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 30 | 44 |
| 90-day Installs | 93 | 118 |
| 365-day Installs | 385 | 439 |
| Version | 3.21 | 8.4.3,843.7 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5 | 26 |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 3 |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | OCaml | AppleScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9y ago | 10y ago |
| First Seen | May 31, 2013 | May 18, 2013 |
Reviews
aText
aText is a lightweight text replacement tool that allows users to expand abbreviations into full phrases in real-time. It supports collaborative editing and works across applications, making it ideal for developers, writers, and anyone seeking efficient text expansion.
aText automates text expansion by replacing abbreviations with predefined phrases as you type.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient text expansion
- + Real-time collaborative editing
- + Works across multiple applications
Cons
- - Inactive development with no recent updates
- - Unknown license status
TextExpander
TextExpander is a text expansion tool that saves time by inserting pre-made snippets across applications. It's ideal for professionals who need efficiency, though its subscription model may be a drawback.
Inserts pre-made text snippets into any application.
Pros
- + Saves time with customizable snippets
- + Seamless macOS integration
- + Regular updates
Cons
- - Subscription-based pricing
- - Inactive GitHub community