Text Blaze vs FastKeys

Text Blaze8.4Visit FastKeys6.8Visit

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

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FastKeys #7 in Text Expanders Software 6.8/10 From $29 ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit FastKeys

• 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,… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

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 →