ActiveWords vs Texpand
ActiveWords
activewords.comTexpand
texpandapp.comSide by side
| Figure | ActiveWords | Texpand |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $6.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 28 | 4 |
| Spec score · Text Expanders Software | 8.6 (#3) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Spec score · Text expanders | 7.9 (#15) | 8.3 (#8) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Security | ActiveWords says it does not log or transmit keystrokes during normal use, strongly encrypts its database, protects password fields by disabling monitoring by default, and uses HTTPS for license and update traffic. | The privacy policy says the maker uses commercially acceptable means to protect personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security. |
| Support | The support site provides free email support, FAQs, and support-ticket submission, while paid licenses include personalized email support. | The privacy policy lists [email protected] for questions or suggestions. |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10 and 11 | Android |
| Sync | ActiveWords Sync stores Words, Actions, and Tags in a cloud-synced folder and is commonly used with Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and Google Drive. | The site lists Google Drive sync and says it keeps data in sync across devices. |
Plans
ActiveWords
- Personal Annual LicensePrice not published
- Personal Annual LicensePriced on request
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 5 users)$170 a year
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 10 users)$340 a year
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 15 users)$510 a year
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 20 users)$640 a year
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 25 users)$800 a year
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 30 users)$900 a year
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 50 users)Priced on request
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 50 users)Price not published
Texpand
- FreeFree
- Premium$6.99 a month
- Premium$6.99, paid once
- PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
ActiveWords
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.
Texpand
Texpand is an Android text-expansion app that turns a short shortcut into a longer phrase, such as a phone number, email address or stock reply. Phrase lists let one shortcut present several phrases for selection. It can insert dates in different formats and place the cursor where needed after expansion. The app offers extensive preference settings, Google Drive synchronization across devices and Tasker support in both plans. The Free plan costs nothing, allows up to 10 phrases and includes variables, phrase lists, Drive sync and Tasker. Premium costs $6.99 a month and removes the phrase limit while retaining those features. Texpand is currently available on Android. Its privacy policy says requested information remains on the device and is not collected by the maker. Third-party services named include Google Play Services, Google Analytics for Firebase and Firebase Crashlytics.