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TextExpander vs Typinator
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TextExpander
7.5Inserts pre-made snippets of text anywhere
Typinator
7.0Tool to automate the insertion of frequently used text and graphics
| Metric | TextExpander | Typinator |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 44 | 10 |
| 90-day Installs | 118 | 83 |
| 365-day Installs | 439 | 424 |
| Version | 8.4.3,843.7 | 10.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 26 | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | - |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | AppleScript | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | May 18, 2013 | Jan 20, 2014 |
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
Typinator
Typinator is a productivity tool that automates the insertion of frequently used text and graphics, helping users save time and reduce errors. It's particularly useful for writers, developers, and anyone who does repetitive typing tasks.
Typinator automates the insertion of frequently used text and graphics.
Pros
- + Saves time by automating repetitive text insertion
- + Customizable to suit various typing needs
- + Increases efficiency in text-based tasks
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Limited community engagement and support