Rocket Typist vs TextExpander

Rocket Typist creates and inserts text and image snippets to reduce repeated typing on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Snippets can be plain text, formatted text, code, images, or AI-powered Smart Snippets. Users can trigger them with keyboard shortcuts, abbreviations, menu bar search on Mac, or Rocket Typist's keyboard on iPhone and iPad. Macros include clipboard, text, options, date, snippet, cursor, key, and selection types; key macros are Mac-only. Smart Snippets use OpenAI and require an OpenAI account and access key. The free plan includes 10 snippets, with unlimited abbreviation expansions and iCloud sync. The iPhone and iPad Pro plan is $9.99 as a one-time purchase, with no subscription or update fees. The macOS Pro plan is $19.99 a month, with no subscription or update fees. Formatted text and images cannot be automatically inserted on iOS or iPadOS; they are copied to the clipboard for manual insertion. When Smart Snippets are used, snippet text and content inserted through macros are sent to OpenAI for processing.

TextExpander turns short keystrokes into saved Snippets that expand across devices and apps. It supports macOS, Windows, Chrome, Linux through a Chrome extension, iPhone and iPad, and a web app. The Free plan lasts indefinitely without a credit card and allows five active Snippets; free users can swap one active Snippet every two weeks. Free sharing covers up to five team members across three teams. New accounts preview advanced features for 30 days, then move to Free automatically with five Snippets remaining active. Pro costs $5.00 per month per user when billed annually, and Business costs $10.00 per month per user when billed annually; both include unlimited active Snippets and teams. Paid plans add dynamic content such as date math and JavaScript. Enterprise has custom pricing and can include SSO, SCIM, and customized reporting. Support includes community and email, with priority support on paid plans. Prices are in USD and exclude tax; VAT or GST may be added at checkout.