Side by side
aText vs Snippety
Both stand on text expanders software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWindows
Choose aText if you want custom text expansion on Windows or macOS, especially with rich snippets, scripting, or cross-computer sync. Consider another option if you need mobile support or one license that transfers between Windows and macOS.
Visit aText Free plan iPhoneMac
Snippety combines reusable text, customizable templates, and automation across Apple platforms. Check which plan fits your devices and note that the Mac license and App Store version have different limits.
Visit SnippetyThe facts
| aText | Snippety | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal One year (macOS): $4.99 a year | Pro monthly: $2.99 a month |
| Plans published | 13 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | trankynam.com | snippety.app |
| On text expanders software | #1 of 20 | #12 of 20 |
aText: what it does well
- Expands user-defined abbreviations into frequently used phrases.
- Snippets can include formatted text, images, and attachments.
- Advanced snippets support scripts, editable fields, keystrokes, and mouse actions.
- Syncs across computers through several cloud services or a shared folder.
- The maker describes support for virtual machines and remote desktop clients.
What to know first
- The listed platforms are Windows and macOS; mobile support is absent.
- Windows and macOS licenses are not interchangeable.
- The Personal One year license covers one user and three computers.
Snippety: what it does well
- Expands short keywords into saved text
- Templates support fields, dropdowns, dates, and conditional blocks
- App Rules can vary snippets by application
- Supports rich text, HTML, RTF, and Markdown
- Free tier available for as long as users like
What to know first
- Standalone Mac license activates on up to two Macs
- App Store version is sandboxed, limiting some script features
- Mac plan is $39.99 a month, billed once
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