FastKeys vs Typinator
FastKeys
fastkeysautomation.comTypinator
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| Figure | FastKeys | Typinator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | $29.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Spec score · Text Expansion Software | 8.0 (#18) | 7.8 (#23) |
| Spec score · Text expanders | 8.0 (#12) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · Text Expanders Software | 7.9 (#16) | 7.8 (#18) |
| Automation | FastKeys can record keystrokes and mouse actions to automate tasks. | Power users can run scripts in AppleScript, Python, Shell, and other languages as part of expansions. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Offline use | The Enterprise page says FastKeys works fully offline without an internet connection. | Expansion works offline; internet is needed for license validation and software updates. |
| Supported platforms | Windows | macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Windows beta |
| Team sharing | Users can share phrases while keeping shared settings separate from private settings. | Yes |
Plans
FastKeys
- Personal$29 a month
- Personal$29, paid once
- Professional$39 a month
- Professional$39, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
Typinator
- Basic$29.99 a month
- BasicPrice not published
- EnterprisePriced on request
- AdvancedPrice not published
- BusinessPrice not published
In their own words
FastKeys
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Typinator
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.