InsertKit
8.0#2 in text expansion softwareFrom $2.99 a monthFree planAndroidWebAPIExtension
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Lightning Assist
6.7#15 in text expansion softwareFrom $2.99 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | InsertKit | Lightning Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The homepage names Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn, Gmail, Discord, Slack, Cursor, VS Code and Antigravity among more than 190 supported apps. | The maker says snippets work in apps including Gmail, Slack, Zendesk, Outlook, Word, Notion, VS Code, Cursor and terminal applications. |
| Privacy | The maker says it does not read snippet content for advertising or resale. | The maker says keystrokes stay on the device and snippet content is encrypted in transit and at rest when synced. |
| Product | InsertKit is a text expansion app with AI voice typing, dynamic snippets, clipboard history, and team sharing for people who repeatedly type the same things. | Lightning Assist is a desktop text expander that expands short triggers into snippets inline across desktop apps. |
InsertKit plans
- FreeFree
- Individual$2.99 a month
- Team$3.99 a month
- Enterprise$5.99 a month
- Individual LTD$39, paid once
- Team LTD$59, paid once
Lightning Assist plans
- Free TierFree
- Pro$2.99 a month
- CompanyPriced on request
Pick InsertKit if…
InsertKit suits people who reuse written material, including support teams, sales reps, founders, freelancers, and everyday writers. Team plans may suit groups that need shared snippets and multiple members.
Pick Lightning Assist if…
Lightning Assist suits support teams, developers, sales and recruiting staff, or anyone who repeatedly writes in email, chat, CRMs, terminals, or IDEs. Its desktop apps and offline operation may suit people who want snippets across those workflows.