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aText vs TextExpander: catalog facts
aText	TextExpander
Paid Paid licence with a free 21-day trial.	Freemium A free plan is available with no credit card required, and team plans are sold separately.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Works on both Windows and macOS with cross-platform sync Rich text, images and scripted snippets	Snippets work in any app where you type Fill-in-the-blank fields for customised messages
Paid after the trial Releases are infrequent, with the latest in 2024	Requires an account to use Many features are geared toward team plans
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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