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TextExpander vs Espanso
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TextExpander
7.5Inserts pre-made snippets of text anywhere
Espanso
8.0Cross-platform Text Expander written in Rust
| Metric | TextExpander | Espanso |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 44 | 998 |
| 90-day Installs | 118 | 2.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 439 | 11.2K |
| Version | 8.4.3,843.7 | 2.3.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 26 | 13.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 389 |
| Open Issues | - | 488 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | AppleScript | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | May 18, 2013 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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
Espanso
Espanso is a cross-platform text expander written in Rust, offering real-time keyword replacement and a focus on privacy. It allows users to customize shortcuts and expand them as they type, making it ideal for productivity-focused users on macOS and other platforms.
Espanso detects typed keywords and replaces them in real-time, acting as a powerful text expansion tool.
Pros
- + Privacy-focused and open-source
- + Cross-platform support
- + Built with Rust for performance and security
- + Highly customizable with support for custom shortcuts
- + Real-time expansion as you type
Cons
- - No automatic updates available
- - Installation issues reported on some platforms
- - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention