Sniips

Spec sheet

What it does

Sniips expands user-defined shortcut triggers into reusable text, emails, responses and code across applications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Purpose

Sniips creates custom text snippets and shortcuts that expand text instantly and sync across devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Intended users

The site presents Sniips for individuals, developers, and teams that want to reduce repetitive typing and reuse text or code.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Platforms

The download page lists Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, and Ubuntu 18.04+; it labels Android and iOS as coming soon to mobile.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

API

The account page provides a private API key for authenticating API requests.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Integrations

The official solutions pages name Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Slack, Word, browsers and code editors as places where expansion works.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Security

Sniips says it uses end-to-end encryption and does not sell user data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Support

Sniips advertises email support within 24 hours on business days, live chat, and priority responses usually within four hours for Pro and Max users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Founded

2019Read 28 Sep 2026 · sniips.com

API and SDKs

The official pages reviewed describe application features but do not provide a public API reference or SDK documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Automatic updates

The terms say the installed application may automatically install updated or revised files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Browser extension

The browser extension can operate independently without the desktop application.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Code snippets

Developer features include function and class templates, React scaffolds, API patterns, documentation blocks and debugging snippets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Company activities

LinkedIn says ITW Creative Works develops apps and provides marketing, SEO, software development and music-production services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company founding

LinkedIn lists ITW Creative Works as founded in 2018.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company headquarters

LinkedIn lists ITW Creative Works headquarters in Redondo Beach, California.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company ownership

Sniips identifies itself as a brand within parent company ITW Creative Works.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Company size

LinkedIn lists ITW Creative Works as having 2–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Cross-device sync

Sniips synchronizes snippet libraries across Mac, Windows and browser extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Data rights

The terms say Sniips collects only data it considers necessary and provide a right to request deletion under GDPR language.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Downgrade limit

After downgrading beyond the free plan's limits, users can access and edit existing snippets but cannot create new ones until under the limit or upgraded.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Editor support

The developer page says Sniips works in VS Code, IntelliJ, Sublime and Vim, regardless of language.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Email templates

Reusable templates work in Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail and other email clients, with recipient and date placeholders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Expansion

Snippets can expand in applications including browsers, email, code editors, and chat apps.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Features

The site lists rich text, variable placeholders, date and time stamps, folders, tags, search, favorites, import and export, and backup options.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Import support

Sniips says it can import snippets from TextExpander, aText, PhraseExpress and most other text expanders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Importing

Sniips says it can import snippets from TextExpander, aText, and other tools.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Independent mention

Anthill’s 2018 SMART100 article lists Sniips among its honorable mentions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · anthillonline.com

Liability limit

The terms limit claims against Sniips to the amount the user paid and disclaim liability for downtime, data loss and service changes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Licence

Sniips states that its application code and website content are its intellectual property and prohibits copying or decompiling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Limit: annual billing

Plus, Pro and Max display monthly prices but state annual billing totals of $48, $96 and $192 respectively.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Limit: downgrade behavior

After downgrading below the stored-snippet limit, users can edit existing snippets but cannot create new ones until under the limit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Limit: free tier

The Basic plan is capped at 25 snippets and two devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Limit: mobile availability

The download page marks Android and iOS as coming soon, so mobile availability is not presented as ready.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Mobile status

The download page lists Android 8.0 and iOS 13 requirements but marks mobile apps as coming soon.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Organization

Snippets can be arranged with folders, tags, search and favorites, and imported or exported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Privacy policy age

The privacy policy shows an effective date of April 8, 2017.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Security claim

The about page says Sniips uses end-to-end encryption and does not sell user data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Security marketing

The app portal describes state-of-the-art encryption and says the service is intended to help businesses stay compliant.Read 15 Oct 2026 · app.sniips.com

Self-hosting

The published deployment information describes cloud synchronization and installed desktop applications, with no self-hosted option specified.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Smart variables

Variables can insert dates, clipboard content, cursor positions and fill-in fields.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Snap Store listing

Canonical’s Snap Store lists Sniips as one of nine snaps published by ITW Creative Works.Read 15 Oct 2026 · snapcraft.io

System requirements

Desktop minimums are Windows 10, macOS 10.15, Ubuntu 18.04, 2GB RAM and 500MB disk space.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Team collaboration

Team features include shared folders, permission controls, and updates that sync to everyone immediately.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Team libraries

Team features include shared folders, permission controls, real-time updates, version history and administrative controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Text expansion

The text-expansion workflow supports instant triggers, rich text, multiline content, special characters and calculations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Variables

Smart variables can insert dates, clipboard contents, cursor positions, and custom fill-in fields.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sniips.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Text Expansion Software#4 of 318.9