ActiveWords
6.5#10 in text expanders softwareWindows
VisitActiveWords vs PhraseExpress
PhraseExpress
8.2#1 in text expansion software$99.95 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSAPImacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ActiveWords | PhraseExpress |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Free add-ins are provided for Outlook, Evernote, Microsoft Office, Salesforce Classic and Lightning, Microsoft Teams, Clio, Toodledo, and other uses. | PhraseExpress supports Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Amazon SQL, Citrix/TerminalServer, Microsoft Azure Entra, and cloud sync services including Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. |
| Security | ActiveWords says it does not log or transmit keystrokes during normal use, strongly encrypts its database, protects password fields by disabling monitoring by default, and uses HTTPS for license and update traffic. | The maker says the software is installed on premise, sends no text input or saved phrases, and supports end-to-end AES encryption of phrase files. |
ActiveWords plans
- Personal Annual License—
- Personal Annual LicensePriced on request
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 5 users)$170 a year
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 10 users)$340 a year
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 15 users)$510 a year
- Enterprise Annual License (up to 20 users)$640 a year
PhraseExpress plans
- iOS appFree
- PhraseExpress for iOSFree
- Standard$99.95, paid once
- Professional$149.95, paid once
- Enterprise$249.95, paid once
- PhraseExpress Enterprise Edition$249.95, paid once
Pick ActiveWords if…
ActiveWords suits Windows users who regularly repeat text or want typed words to launch programs and scripted workflows. Its listed use cases include medical, insurance, legal and consulting, sales and administrative, writing and editing, and power-user work.
Pick PhraseExpress if…
PhraseExpress suits people who reuse text across programs, including professionals such as doctors, lawyers, teachers, consultants, and customer care specialists. Teams needing shared snippets or organizations using databases and cloud services may also find its listed options relevant.