ActiveWords vs Briskine

ActiveWords turns typed words into triggers for Windows text expansion and automation. It can insert plain or formatted content, including RTF, HTML, and images, correct spelling in any context, launch programs, files, folders, and web pages, or run scripted sequences. One typed word can trigger multiple actions. Version 5’s ActionPad searches Words, applications, files, folders, and Start Menu items, and handles advanced and date calculations. Selected Text actions can search highlighted text, create email, open a URL, pass text to a custom script, or display it in Large Type. Sync stores Words, Actions, and Tags in a cloud-synced folder, commonly used with Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and Google Drive. Enterprise deployments add read-only shared items, multiple shared files, centralized control, and support for Terminal Services, LAN, WAN, and NAS. ActiveWords supports Windows 10 and 11 and Windows Server 2019; Windows 7 is unsupported. There is no free plan, but a free 60-day trial requires no credit card.

Briskine is a text expansion tool for making and inserting reusable templates on websites and in web apps. Templates can use dynamic and custom variables, rich formatting, images, and links; they can also fill Subject, To, CC, and BCC email fields. The editor works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera, while mobile browsers on Android and iOS are also supported. Templates can be shared and synced with a team, and insertion works on almost any website or web app. The free plan is for one person and includes 30 templates. Premium includes unlimited templates and team members. The listed starting price is $7/user/mo. Plans can be upgraded, downgraded, or canceled at any time, and yearly billing provides two months free. Creating a free account does not require a credit card. Briskine provides email support and lists discounts for teams of 30 or more, nonprofits, and educational institutions. The site identifies the company as Briskine SRL.