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Open-source alternatives to aText

aText is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

aText has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license. 52 of them are free or have a free plan.

53 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to aText

  1. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only Espanso lists a Linux app.
    • Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Espanso vs aTextEspanso pricing and details

  2. Beeftext

    Free open-source text substitution tool for Windows

    • Beeftext is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only aText lists a macOS app.
    • Beeftext is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Beeftext vs aTextBeeftext pricing and details

  3. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only aText lists a macOS app.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  4. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. Mac Mouse Fix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  5. Clipy

    Free open-source clipboard history and snippets for macOS

    • Clipy is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    • Clipy is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Clipy pricing and details

  6. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  7. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only 7-Zip lists a Linux app.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  8. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Maccy pricing and details

  9. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Stats pricing and details

  10. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only aText lists a macOS app.
    • Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Ditto pricing and details

  11. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

    • ShareX is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only aText lists a macOS app.
    • ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    ShareX pricing and details

  12. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    • Hammerspoon is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Hammerspoon pricing and details

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to aText?

Yes. Espanso, Beeftext, AutoHotkey, Mac Mouse Fix, Clipy, Karabiner-Elements, 7-Zip, Maccy and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is aText open source?

aText is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Espanso, Beeftext, AutoHotkey, Clipy, Karabiner-Elements, 7-Zip, Maccy, Stats and 44 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to aText: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.