TextExpander vs typedesk
TextExpander
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| Figure | TextExpander | typedesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Text expanders | 9.4 (#1) | 8.7 (#4) |
| Spec score · Text Expansion Software | 8.6 (#6) | 8.1 (#16) |
| Spec score · Text Expanders Software | 8.6 (#5) | 8.1 (#10) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 6 | 5 |
| Supported platforms | macOS, Windows, Chrome, Linux via Chrome extension, iPhone and iPad, web app | Typedesk has apps for Windows, Mac, major browsers, Chromebooks, and a web app. |
| Team snippet sharing | Yes | Teams can share and sync responses, set folder permissions, and receive update notifications. |
Plans
TextExpander
- FreeFree
- Pro$5 a month
- Business$10 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
typedesk
- FreeFree
- Premium$5 a month
- Premium +AIPrice not published
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
TextExpander
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.
typedesk
typedesk is a template tool for inserting saved responses across inboxes, CRMs, documents, apps, and websites without requiring integrations. Keyboard shortcuts help search for and insert templates, while dynamic placeholders can fill in information or perform calculations. Teams can share and sync responses, set folder permissions, and receive update notifications. Named integrations include Gmail, Outlook, Zendesk, Yahoo, X, LinkedIn, Slack, Teams, Discord, Intercom, and Salesforce.
The free plan is free forever for one user and includes unlimited templates, a desktop app, browser extensions, and 50 uses per week. Supported platforms include Windows, macOS, and the web; browser extensions are listed for Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Chromium-based browsers. Premium is listed at $5 a month and adds unlimited usage, team support and sharing, uploads, webhooks, and AI integration. Premium +AI and Enterprise add further features, with no prices listed. New accounts are automatically upgraded to a five-seat plan during the trial period. A mobile application is listed as coming soon on Premium.