ActiveWords
6.5#10 in text expanders softwareWindows
VisitActiveWords vs TextExpander
TextExpander
7.9#2 in text expanders softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planiOSWebExtensionLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ActiveWords | TextExpander |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10 and 11 | macOS, Windows, Chrome, Linux via Chrome extension, iPhone and iPad, web app |
| Team snippet sharing | Yes | Yes |
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
TextExpander plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$5 a month
- Business$10 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 TextExpander if…
TextExpander suits people who reuse text across apps and devices, as well as teams that want snippet sharing. Its free plan has a five-Snippet limit, while paid plans remove that active Snippet limit.