TextExpander vs Typinator

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

Typinator

• Mac users who want snippets kept on their own devices, not a vendor's servers
• People who want a one-time price for a Mac-only text expander
• Teams sharing standard replies and spelling corrections across Macs and iPhones

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.

Typinator

• There is no free plan. Without a license account the app runs in a trial mode that limits expansions.
• Basic and Advanced are for private use only; work use needs the Business plan at $59.99 per user a year.
• The iPhone and iPad app needs an Advanced or Business subscription. The one-time Basic license is Mac only and covers one major version.
• Windows is in public beta and described as not ready for production use. Typinator 10 needs macOS 13, and the iOS app needs iOS 18.

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.

Typinator

Abbreviation expansion

Typing an abbreviation such as addr or sig inserts the stored text block, image or code snippet. It works system-wide on macOS and iOS, online or offline.

Variables and forms

Snippets can include dates, clipboard content and custom fields, and interactive forms with dropdown menus, then place the cursor automatically.

Quick Search

Finds snippets by keyword, or suggests them as you type, and inserts the result without leaving the current app.

Automatic typo correction

Predefined autocorrection sets fix common typos in several languages, and custom corrections can be added for brand names and technical terms.

Scripts and AI prompts

Abbreviations can run AppleScript, Python or shell scripts, or hold prompts for ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude. Apple Intelligence can help write and translate snippets.

Local storage, chosen sync

Snippets stay on the device. Sync is optional through iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, a NAS or WebDAV, and sets can be shared with a team through shared links.

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.

Typinator

• Basic$49.99

  one-time payment, excl. VAT

  Mac only and for private use. One user on up to 2 devices, with minor updates and fixes within the current major version.

• Advanced$29.99

  per year, excl. VAT

  Mac and iOS apps for private use. One user on up to 3 devices, with major version upgrades and product email support.

• Business$59.99

  per user / year, excl. VAT

  For professional use: up to 5 devices per user, VAT invoicing, centralized license administration and priority support.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Everything in Business plus single sign-on, onboarding support and customized training, arranged with the vendor.

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.

Typinator

• Other savings

  Productivity Suite with PopChar and KeyCue

  The Advanced Suite bundles Typinator, PopChar and KeyCue for $44.99 a year, shown against $69.97. The Business Suite is $89.99 per user a year, shown against $139.97.

• Other savings

  Reduced-price upgrade from older versions

  Owners of a license key for a previous major version qualify for an upgrade to the latest major version at a reduced price.