Typinator
Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally
What is Typinator?
Typinator is a text expander from ergonis for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Typing a short abbreviation inserts stored text, images, dates, code or the output of a script in any app, and autocorrection sets fix common typos as you type. Snippets are stored on the device and can be synced through iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive or a company server, and sets can be shared with a team.
Typinator is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29.99 / year, or $49.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. See every plan
Good for
- 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
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- 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.
Typinator pricing
- Starts at
- $29.99 / year, or $49.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free trial mode in which expansions are limited; it runs until a license account is added
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $49.99one-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 | $29.99per 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 | $59.99per user / year, excl. VAT | For professional use: up to 5 devices per user, VAT invoicing, centralized license administration and priority support. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Everything in Business plus single sign-on, onboarding support and customized training, arranged with the vendor. |
Read from ergonis.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Typinator before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Other savingsProductivity 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.
Stated on ergonis.com - Other savingsReduced-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.
Stated on ergonis.com
Works with
- iCloud
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
- Apple Intelligence
- AppleScript
- PopChar
Typinator alternatives
- Typinator vs TextExpander
Free plan · from $5/mo
- Typinator vs Text Blaze
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
- Typinator vs aText
Free plan · from $4.99/yr
- Typinator vs PhraseExpress
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Common questions
Is Typinator free?
No, Typinator is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial mode in which expansions are limited; it runs until a license account is added.
How much does Typinator cost?
Typinator lists 4 plans. Basic: $49.99 one-time payment, excl. VAT. Advanced: $29.99 per year, excl. VAT. Business: $59.99 per user / year, excl. VAT. Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices were read from ergonis.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does Typinator work on?
Typinator is available on macOS and iOS.
Does Typinator offer any discounts?
Typinator publicly lists the following: Productivity Suite with PopChar and KeyCue; Reduced-price upgrade from older versions.
Does Typinator have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Typinator is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does Typinator have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Typinator is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is Typinator open source?
Typinator is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
Does Typinator work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does Typinator integrate with?
Typinator's listing names iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Apple Intelligence, AppleScript and PopChar. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Typinator?
Typinator is made by ergonis software GmbH. It dates from 2002.
What are the alternatives to Typinator?
The closest alternatives to Typinator in our directory are TextExpander, Espanso, Text Blaze, aText and PhraseExpress. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Typinator.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.