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Indie alternatives to Espanso
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Espanso does. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aText | Paid | – | – | Mac, Windows |
| TextExpander | Paid | – | – | Mac, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Typinator | Paid | – | – | Mac |
The alternatives
2. TextExpander
Text snippets and expansion for individuals and teams
A text expansion app that turns abbreviations into snippets of text, with shared snippet libraries for teams.
Paid · Mac, Windows, iOS, Browser extension · Website ↗
Questions
Which Espanso alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Windows: aText and TextExpander. On iPhone and iPad: TextExpander. As a browser extension: TextExpander.
What makes these alternatives to Espanso “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Espanso.
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