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Typinator

ergonis.com

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Spec score 8.3 #7 of 20 in Text expanders

What it is

Typinator is a text-expansion application from Typinator, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Perg, Austria. It turns short abbreviations into longer text, images, forms, code snippets, workflows, or templates. Variables can insert dates, clipboard contents, and custom fields. Quick Search locates snippets by keyword, and suggestions can appear while you type. Expansions may run AppleScript, Python, Shell, or other scripts. Teams can share snippets and autocorrection libraries to keep terminology consistent. The maker lists compatibility across Mac apps including Safari, Chrome, Mail, Outlook, Teams, Slack, Notion, Obsidian, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Version 10.2 imports snippets from TextExpander, aText, Alfred, Espanso, and PhraseExpress. Abbreviations stay local on Mac, with sync options including iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, NAS or WebDAV, and other network locations. Expansion works offline, while validation and updates need internet access. Basic costs $29.99 a month, billed as a one-time payment, for two devices; a trial is available without an account but has limited expansions.

Spec sheet

What it does
Typinator replaces short abbreviations with longer text such as emails, addresses, code, or templates.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · ergonis.com
Security
The maker states that ergonis receives no abbreviation content and that ergonis Software is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and GDPR compliant.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Headquarters
Perg, AustriaRead 28 Sep 2026 · ergonis.com
Founded
2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · ergonis.com
App compatibility
The maker says Typinator expands shortcuts across Mac apps including Safari, Chrome, Mail, Outlook, Teams, Slack, Notion, Obsidian, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Automation
Power users can run scripts in AppleScript, Python, Shell, and other languages as part of expansions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Content types
It can expand text, images, forms, code snippets, and workflows, with variables for dates, clipboard content, and custom fields.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Imports
Typinator 10.2 supports importing snippets from TextExpander, aText, Alfred, Espanso, and PhraseExpress.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Local storage and sync
Abbreviations are stored locally on Mac; users can sync through iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, a company server such as NAS or WebDAV, or another network location.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Offline use
Expansion works offline; internet is needed for license validation and software updates.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Quick Search
Quick Search finds snippets by keyword, and Typinator can suggest snippets as you type.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Support and requirements
The Basic plan has no product support, while Advanced includes email support; Typinator 10 requires macOS 13 or newer and the iOS app requires iOS 18 or newer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Supported platforms
macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Windows betaRead 20 Sep 2026 · ergonis.com
Team features
Teams can share snippets and autocorrection libraries to maintain consistent terminology and corporate language.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Team snippet sharing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ergonis.com
Trial limits
Typinator runs in trial mode without an account, with expansions limited; the pricing page does not state a trial duration.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Windows status
The maker says the first public Windows beta has started but is not ready for production use.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com

Plans and prices

Basic $29.99 a month One-time payment 2 devices Read 20 Sep 2026 · ergonis.com
Basic Price not published One-time payment macOS only · private use · 2 devices · current major version updates · no product support Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Enterprise Priced on request Let's talk Desktop macOS · iOS · desktop Windows listed as coming soon Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Advanced Price not published Billed yearly macOS + iOS · private use · 3 devices · regular updates · email support Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Business Price not published Billed yearly macOS + iOS · professional use · 5 devices · shared snippet libraries Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Expands text, images, forms, code, and workflows
  • Supports scripts in several languages
  • Shared snippet and autocorrection libraries
  • Works offline for expansion
  • Imports from five listed snippet tools

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Windows beta is not production-ready
  • Basic plan has no product support
  • Requires macOS 13 or newer

Who it suits

Typinator suits people and teams that reuse text, code, forms, or workflows across supported desktop and mobile platforms. It also fits users who need scripting, shared terminology, local storage, or offline expansion.

Verdict

Typinator combines broad expansion content, scripting, search, sharing, and multiple synchronization choices. Check the platform requirements, limited trial mode, and Windows beta status before choosing a plan.

Where Specifiction places it

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