Setapp vs TextExpander

Setapp

• Mac users who would otherwise buy several utilities separately
• People who like to try new apps without paying for each one
• Owners of several Macs and iOS devices, via the Power User plan

TextExpander

• Support and sales teams that send the same replies many times a day
• Individuals who retype the same emails, addresses or code fragments
• Teams that need the same approved wording on Mac and Windows

Setapp

• There is no free plan; after the 7-day trial the Mac plan costs $14.99 a month plus tax.
• The base Mac plan covers a single Mac; iOS devices or more Macs need a higher plan.
• Unused AI credits reset each billing period and do not carry over.
• The help center also lists an iOS-only plan at $7.99 a month and two AI+ plans that the pricing page does not show.

TextExpander

• The free plan keeps only 5 snippets active at a time, with 1 swap every 2 weeks.
• Pro is limited to 5 users; larger teams need Business at $10 per user a month billed annually.
• The download page lists Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and a Chrome extension; no Android or Linux app is listed.
• Single sign-on starts on Business with Google only; other SSO providers and SCIM need Enterprise.

Setapp

App catalog under one membership

More than 300 Mac, iOS and web apps, grouped into Optimize, Work, Create, Develop and AI categories. App updates are included.

Utilities in the catalog

The catalog includes Paste for clipboard history, Mosaic for window layouts, CleanShot X for screenshots, Rocket Typist for text snippets and Timing for time tracking.

AI credits and AI apps

Around 40 AI-powered apps, such as TypingMind, BoltAI and Elephas, draw on one shared allowance of AI credits. Extra credits can be bought separately.

Device coverage by plan

Plans cover 1 Mac, 1 Mac with 4 iOS devices, or 4 Macs with 4 iOS devices.

Single-app purchases

An app can be bought on its own as a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time purchase, as set by its developer. Single apps are available for macOS only.

Setapp for Teams

Team accounts let an admin invite and remove members and manage the team's devices and apps.

TextExpander

Snippets and abbreviations

Save text you type often as a snippet, then insert it by typing its abbreviation or by searching snippet titles and content inline.

Fill-ins and dynamic content

Snippets can prompt for fill-in-the-blank fields and nest other snippets. Date and time math and JavaScript snippets are part of the paid plans.

Rich text snippets

Snippets can carry images, fonts, colors and links, or take on the formatting of the place where they expand.

Shared snippet groups

Share groups of snippets with a team and set who can view, edit or manage them. Free and Pro allow 5 team members; Business removes the limit.

AI Recommendations

In the Chrome extension, TextExpander suggests relevant snippets from your library based on what you are working on.

Statistics

Reports snippets expanded and an estimate of hours and dollars saved. Organization-wide statistics come with Business and Enterprise.

Setapp

• Mac$14.99

  per month + tax, billed monthly ($107.88 billed annually)

  The full app catalog on 1 Mac, with 1,000 AI credits a month on monthly billing.

• Mac + iOS$18.99

  per month + tax, billed monthly ($134.88 billed annually)

  1 Mac and 4 iOS devices, with 1,000 AI credits a month on monthly billing.

• Power User$22.99

  per month + tax, billed monthly ($161.88 billed annually)

  4 Macs and 4 iOS devices, with 2,000 AI credits a month on monthly billing.

TextExpander

• Free$0

  5 active snippets, unlimited stored snippets, 1 snippet swap every 2 weeks, and up to 5 team members across 3 teams.

• Pro$5

  per user / month, billed annually ($60), or $6 billed monthly

  Unlimited active snippets for up to 5 users, unlimited teams, and dynamic content such as date math and JavaScript snippets.

• Business$10

  per user / month, billed annually ($120), or $12 billed monthly

  Unlimited team members, organization statistics, 7 days of snippet activity history, Google SSO and guest sharing.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Business features plus advanced security and admin controls, unlimited activity history, all SSO providers with SCIM, and custom reporting.

Setapp

• Annual discount

  Save up to 40% with yearly billing

  The pricing page advertises savings of up to 40% on yearly billing. The help center lists the Mac plan at $107.88 a year against $14.99 a month.

• Education

  20% off the annual Mac + iOS plan for education

  Students, researchers and educators who sign up with an educational email address get 20% off the annual Mac + iOS plan: $107.88 a year against the regular $134.88. New subscribers only.

TextExpander

• Annual discount

  Two months free with annual billing

  Pro is $60 per user a year when billed annually, against $6 per user a month on monthly billing. Business is $120 a year against $12 a month.