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Open-source alternatives to Text Blaze

Text Blaze 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.

Text Blaze has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 / month, billed yearly. 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 Text Blaze

  1. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Espanso lists a Linux app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
    Espanso vs Text BlazeEspanso pricing and details

  2. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a macOS app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  3. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    • Hammerspoon is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a Windows app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    Hammerspoon pricing and details

  4. UniGetUI

    Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more

    • UniGetUI is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only UniGetUI lists a Linux app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • UniGetUI is open source, according to its own site.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  5. Clipy

    Free open-source clipboard history and snippets for macOS

    • Clipy is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a Windows app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • Clipy is open source, according to its own site.
    Clipy pricing and details

  6. Beeftext

    Free open-source text substitution tool for Windows

    • Beeftext is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a macOS app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • Beeftext is open source, according to its own site.
    Beeftext pricing and details

  7. WinSCP

    Free open-source SFTP, FTP, S3 and WebDAV client for Windows

    • WinSCP is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a macOS app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • WinSCP is open source, according to its own site.
    WinSCP pricing and details

  8. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a Windows app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  9. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only 7-Zip lists a Linux app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  10. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a Windows app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    Maccy pricing and details

  11. Stats

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

    • Stats is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a Windows app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    Stats pricing and details

  12. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a macOS app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
    Ditto pricing and details

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Text Blaze?

Yes. Espanso, AutoHotkey, Hammerspoon, UniGetUI, Clipy, Beeftext, WinSCP, Karabiner-Elements and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Text Blaze open source?

Text Blaze 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, AutoHotkey, Hammerspoon, UniGetUI, Clipy, Beeftext, WinSCP, Karabiner-Elements 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 Text Blaze: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.