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Lintalist vs typedesk

Both stand on text expanders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Lintalist

Free plan Windows

Lintalist offers a broad set of snippet formats, search modes, and triggers at no cost. Check its Windows requirements and Hotstrings limitation if those matter to your workflow.

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Pick typedesk if you want reusable responses across multiple apps, with shortcuts and dynamic fields. Teams that need sharing can use Premium, while groups seeking SSO, custom integrations, or SLA guarantees should look at Enterprise. The free plan is limited to one user and 50 weekly uses.

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The facts

	Lintalist	typedesk
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Premium: $5 a month
Plans published	1	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	lintalist.github.io	typedesk.com
On text expanders	#8 of 20	#4 of 20

Lintalist: what it does well

Free, with no paid plans listed.
Supports HTML, Markdown, RTF, and images.
Offers four search modes, including fuzzy search.
Bundles are maintainable and exchangeable text files.

What to know first

Windows only; no mobile support.
XP SP3 and Vista are untested.
Install folder needs write access.
Expansion is not intended to replace AutoHotkey Hotstrings.

typedesk: what it does well

Free plan includes unlimited templates and 50 weekly uses.
Works across apps and websites without an integration requirement.
Keyboard shortcuts support template search and insertion.
Teams can share and sync responses with folder permissions.
Dynamic placeholders can fill information or perform calculations.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to one user and 50 uses per week.
Premium costs $5 a month.
Mobile application access is listed as coming soon.

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