FastKeys vs PhraseExpander
FastKeys
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phraseexpander.comSide by side
| Figure | FastKeys | PhraseExpander |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Spec score · Text Expansion Software | 8.0 (#18) | 8.0 (#19) |
| Spec score · Text expanders | 8.0 (#12) | 8.2 (#10) |
| Spec score · Text Expanders Software | 7.9 (#16) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | Professional includes Grid, Excel, Calc, and Mail functions, and documentation describes using Microsoft Outlook to send mail automatically. | PhraseExpander works in any application and can share templates through shared folders or cloud services including Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. |
| Product | FastKeys is a Windows automation tool and text expander for creating abbreviations, start menus, shortcuts, and commands. | PhraseExpander stores frequently used text and inserts it into applications when the user types an associated abbreviation. |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Team sharing | Users can share phrases while keeping shared settings separate from private settings. | Yes |
| Templates | The site says FastKeys includes more than 500 ready-to-use templates. | Dynamic templates support fill-in variables, preview, and if logic that adapts text based on entered values. |
Plans
FastKeys
- Personal$29 a month
- Personal$29, paid once
- Professional$39 a month
- Professional$39, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
PhraseExpander
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Standard$80, paid once
- Professional$180, paid once
- Medical$280, paid once
In their own words
FastKeys
FastKeys has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PhraseExpander
PhraseExpander is a Windows text-expansion application from PhraseExpander, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Turin, Italy. It stores commonly used text and inserts it into applications when you type an associated abbreviation. SmartComplete presents matching phrase suggestions while you type, with Shift used to trigger a suggestion. Dynamic templates support fill-in variables, previews, and conditional logic based on entered values. Macros can launch applications, open websites, search the web, insert dates and times, calculate, manage the clipboard, and perform conditional actions. The software works in any application, and templates can be shared through folders or Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. Data is stored locally, while server communication is limited to licensing and update checks. Daily backups can be saved locally or to a cloud drive. A 21-day trial requires no credit card and has no listed limitations. Paid licenses include one year of support and upgrades; ongoing updates require renewal.