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Spec score 7.9 #21 of 31 in Text Expansion Software

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What it does
PhraseVault stores reusable text in a local file and inserts a selected phrase at the cursor through a global shortcut and search.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Intended users
PhraseVault is described as built for small businesses and teams without an IT department, including small offices handling recurring replies and business details.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Trial
The trial lasts up to 14 days and does not require a credit card.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Integrations
The maker lists Outlook, Gmail, Word, Slack, ChatGPT, and VS Code as examples of apps where PhraseVault can paste text, rather than describing app-specific integrations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
App compatibility
The maker says phrases can be pasted into any application where text can be pasted, including email, code editors, chatbots, documents, and forms.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Compliance and source
The maker states that it complies with GDPR and describes the app as source-available, with version 3.0 source on GitHub.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Dynamic placeholders
Placeholders can insert dates, request user input, offer dropdown selections, include clipboard contents, and embed other phrases.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Founder background
Founder Gerhard Petermeir says he has worked directly with small and mid-sized businesses since 2013.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Imports and export
PhraseVault can import TextExpander CSV, Espanso YAML, and PhraseVault JSON, and export phrases as PhraseVault JSON.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Local storage and privacy
The app runs on the device, stores its library locally, and the maker says it collects no app data and does not track usage.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Notable license limit
Each license is for one user, while that user may install PhraseVault on their own devices; major version upgrades may be offered separately.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Search and navigation
Search covers phrase names and unprotected contents, sorts by usage count, and supports keyboard navigation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Security limits
Selected phrase contents can be PIN-protected, but phrase names remain visible and the maker says a copied SQLite file can be guessed offline.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Support resources
The maker provides an installation guide, usage guide, and SmartScreen troubleshooting guide for Windows and macOS.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Text formats
PhraseVault supports plain text, Markdown pasted as rich text, and HTML.Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app

Plans and prices

Business $18.90, paid once One-time payment per license; $189.00 total shown for 10 licenses 6+ users · per-user license · multiple devices · Windows and macOS · free updates · 30-day money-back guarantee Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Team $19.80, paid once One-time payment per license; $99.00 total shown for 5 licenses Teams of 2–5 · per-user license · multiple devices · Windows and macOS · free updates · 30-day money-back guarantee Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app
Starter $29, paid once One-time payment 1 user · personal devices · Windows and macOS · free updates · 30-day money-back guarantee Read 9 Oct 2026 · phrasevault.app

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