Espanso
Open-source text expander, snippets and autocorrect without TextExpander rent.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Open source
- Starting price
- Free
- Best for
- Email templates · Dev boilerplate · Accessibility typing shortcuts
- Replaces
- TextExpander, aText subscriptions, Raycast snippets for cross-platform
- Platforms
- MacWindowsLinux
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Works in every text field. No per-app plugin zoo.
Espanso triggers reusable snippets, dates, and form fields across any app via YAML configs. Cross-platform and privacy-respecting. Your expansions stay local, not in a cloud snippet SaaS.
The catch
YAML config intimidates non-technical users at first.
Good fit for
- Support reps
- Developers
- Writers with repeated phrases
Not ideal for
- People wanting glossy GUI-only setup only
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