TextExpander vs FastKeys

TextExpander8.9Visit FastKeys7.7Visit

Higher score TextExpander #1 in Text Expanders Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit TextExpander

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FastKeys #7 in Text Expanders Software 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit FastKeys

• TextExpander fits best

  Teams needing mature, cross-platform snippet workflows

• FastKeys fits best

  Windows teams seeking a one-time purchase

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Side by side

Feature	TextExpander 8.9/10 Visit ↗	FastKeys 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.7
Ranking	#1 in Text Expanders Software	#7 in Text Expanders Software
Best for	Teams needing mature, cross-platform snippet workflows	Windows teams seeking a one-time purchase
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$6/user/mo	$29 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Chrome extension	Windows
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	1,000,000+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TextExpander 1/4 · FastKeys 1/4
Team snippet sharing	✓	✓
Dynamic fields	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App-specific snippets	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Rich-text expansion	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Snippet limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows, Chrome, Linux via Chrome extension, iPhone and iPad, web app	Windows
Our review
Pros	Expands advanced snippets across desktop apps, browsers, and web apps Team permissions, approval workflows, and usage statistics support governance Mobile keyboard enables snippet search and expansion on iPhone and iPad	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 plan limits active Snippets to five Pro and Business prices use annual billing Linux support runs through the Chrome extension	Available for Windows only. There is no free plan. Team and administrator features require higher editions.
Our verdict	TextExpander is text-expansion software for individuals and organizations that reuse common wording. Users create Snippets triggered by abbreviations, then expand them across desktop applications, browsers, web apps, and supported mobile… 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

• TextExpander — where it wins

  • Expands advanced snippets across desktop apps, browsers, and web apps
  • Team permissions, approval workflows, and usage statistics support governance
  • Mobile keyboard enables snippet search and expansion on iPhone and iPad

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits active Snippets to five
  • Pro and Business prices use annual billing
  • Linux support runs through the Chrome extension

• 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.

• TextExpander8.9/10 · Free plan

  Cross-platform snippet expansion with team controls, analytics, and mobile support.

  Visit TextExpanderFull verdict →
• FastKeys7.7/10 · Paid

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

  Visit FastKeysFull verdict →