AutoKey vs aText: catalog facts
 AutoKey |  aText |
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Free Free and open source under the GPL. |
Paid Paid licence with a free 21-day trial. |
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Linux |
Windows, macOS |
- Abbreviation expansion works in any application, not just a text editor
- Hotkeys run full Python scripts with access to windows, clipboard and input
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- Works on both Windows and macOS with cross-platform sync
- Rich text, images and scripted snippets
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- X11 only; the project states it will not function correctly under Wayland
- Releases are rare, with the last tagged version in 2022
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- Paid after the trial
- Releases are infrequent, with the latest in 2024
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Closed source |
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License: GPL-3.0 |
License: Proprietary |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
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