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AutoKey vs TextExpander: catalog facts
AutoKey	TextExpander
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium A free plan is available with no credit card required, and team plans are sold separately.
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	Snippets work in any app where you type Fill-in-the-blank fields for customised messages
X11 only; the project states it will not function correctly under Wayland Releases are rare, with the last tagged version in 2022	Requires an account to use Many features are geared toward team plans
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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