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Head-to-head · Text Expanders Software

Text Blaze vs FastKeys

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Text Blaze #2 in Text Expanders Software 8.4/10 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Text Blaze
FastKeys #7 in Text Expanders Software 6.8/10 From $29 ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit FastKeys

Text Blaze leads on 1 check, FastKeys on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreText Blaze · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly Text Blaze

Text Blaze scores higher on our rubric for text expanders software: 8.4 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Text Blaze offers free plan; FastKeys doesn't.

Text Blaze is the better fit for teams wanting low-cost templates and automation. FastKeys is the better fit for windows teams seeking a one-time purchase.

  • Text Blaze fits best

    Teams wanting low-cost templates and automation

  • FastKeys fits best

    Windows teams seeking a one-time purchase

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Side by side

Feature Text Blaze 8.4/10 Visit ↗ FastKeys 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 6.8
Ranking #2 in Text Expanders Software #7 in Text Expanders Software
Best for Teams wanting low-cost templates and automation Windows teams seeking a one-time purchase
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Browser extension Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Chrome extension Windows
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Text Blaze 1/4 · FastKeys 1/4
Team snippet sharing ✓ ✓
Dynamic fields Not published Not published
App-specific snippets Not published Not published
Rich-text expansion Not published Not published
Specs
Snippet limit Not published Not published
Supported platforms Chrome extension, Windows, macOS Windows
Our review
Pros
  • Build snippets with forms, dynamic fields, rules, and formulas.
  • Business adds shared folders, collaboration, and usage analytics.
  • Connect workflows with Data Blaze, Google Sheets, Forms, and Web APIs.
  • Personal edition starts at $29 with a one-time license.
  • Dynamic templates, macros, and clipboard history extend beyond basic text expansion.
  • Professional and Enterprise add team sharing and organizational controls.
Cons
  • Free includes limited snippets and limited snippet sharing.
  • The listed platform coverage is Chrome extension, Windows, and macOS.
  • Mobile support is not listed among its supported platforms.
  • Available for Windows only.
  • There is no free plan.
  • Team and administrator features require higher editions.
Our verdict

Text Blaze turns shortcuts into reusable text snippets for individuals and teams working in Chrome, Windows, and macOS applications. Its scope extends beyond inserting canned replies: snippets can include forms, conditional rules,…

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FastKeys is Windows desktop software for expanding abbreviations into reusable text, filling dynamic templates, recording keyboard and mouse macros, and managing clipboard history. It also offers Auto Complete suggestions and configurable…

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  1. Text BlazeText Expanders Software 8.4Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo (annual)
  2. FastKeysText Expanders Software 6.8From $29

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Text Blaze — where it wins

    • Build snippets with forms, dynamic fields, rules, and formulas.
    • Business adds shared folders, collaboration, and usage analytics.
    • Connect workflows with Data Blaze, Google Sheets, Forms, and Web APIs.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free includes limited snippets and limited snippet sharing.
    • The listed platform coverage is Chrome extension, Windows, and macOS.
    • Mobile support is not listed among its supported platforms.
  • FastKeys — where it wins

    • Personal edition starts at $29 with a one-time license.
    • Dynamic templates, macros, and clipboard history extend beyond basic text expansion.
    • Professional and Enterprise add team sharing and organizational controls.

    Where it doesn't

    • Available for Windows only.
    • There is no free plan.
    • Team and administrator features require higher editions.
  • Text Blaze8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo (annual)

    A flexible text expander with forms and workflow automation, from $2.99 per month billed annually.

    Visit Text BlazeFull verdict →
  • FastKeys6.8/10 · From $29

    A Windows desktop tool for text expansion, macros, clipboard history, and team controls.

    Visit FastKeysFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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