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Typinator
Typinator · Perg, Austria · founded 2002
What it is
Typinator turns short abbreviations into longer content such as emails, addresses, code, and templates. Expansions can include text, images, forms, code snippets, and workflows, with variables that use dates, clipboard contents, or custom fields. Quick Search locates snippets by keyword, and suggestions can appear as you type. Expansions can also run scripts in AppleScript, Python, Shell, and other languages. Teams can share snippets and autocorrection libraries to keep terminology consistent. The maker lists compatibility with Mac apps including Safari, Chrome, Mail, Outlook, Teams, Slack, Notion, Obsidian, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Typinator 10.2 supports imports from TextExpander, aText, Alfred, Espanso, and PhraseExpress. Abbreviations are stored locally on Mac, with sync options including iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, company servers, and other network locations. Expansion works offline, but license checks and updates require internet. Basic is listed at $29.99 a month, billed as a one-time payment, for two devices. A trial is available with limited expansions.
For and against
For
- Expands text, images, forms, code, and workflows.
- Quick Search finds snippets by keyword.
- Teams can share snippets and autocorrection libraries.
- Expansion works offline.
- Imports from five named snippet tools.
Against
- Basic costs $29.99 a month, billed one-time.
- Trial expansions are limited.
- Typinator 10 requires macOS 13 or newer.
- Windows beta is not ready for production use.
The verdict
Typinator combines reusable text expansion with variables, automation, and team libraries. Check the platform requirements and the listed Basic payment terms before choosing it.
Who it suits
Typinator suits people who reuse text or workflows and want keyboard-driven expansions, including teams that share terminology. It also fits users who need offline expansion or script-based automation.
Plans and prices
Basic
macOS only · private use · 2 devices · current major version updates
Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Enterprise
Desktop macOS · iOS · desktop Windows listed as coming soon
Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Advanced
macOS + iOS · private use · 3 devices · regular updates
Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
Business
macOS + iOS · professional use · 5 devices · shared snippet libraries
Read 7 Oct 2026 · ergonis.com
On the record
- App compatibility
- The maker says Typinator expands shortcuts across Mac apps including Safari, Chrome, Mail, Outlook, Teams, Slack, Notion, Obsidian, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Power users can run scripts in AppleScript, Python, Shell, and other languages as part of expansions.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Content types
- It can expand text, images, forms, code snippets, and workflows, with variables for dates, clipboard content, and custom fields.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Imports
- Typinator 10.2 supports importing snippets from TextExpander, aText, Alfred, Espanso, and PhraseExpress.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Local storage and sync
- Abbreviations are stored locally on Mac; users can sync through iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, a company server such as NAS or WebDAV, or another network location.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- Expansion works offline; internet is needed for license validation and software updates.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Quick Search
- Quick Search finds snippets by keyword, and Typinator can suggest snippets as you type.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker states that ergonis receives no abbreviation content and that ergonis Software is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and GDPR compliant.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support and requirements
- The Basic plan has no product support, while Advanced includes email support; Typinator 10 requires macOS 13 or newer and the iOS app requires iOS 18 or newer.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Windows betaergonis.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Team features
- Teams can share snippets and autocorrection libraries to maintain consistent terminology and corporate language.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Team snippet sharing
- Yesergonis.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Trial limits
- Typinator runs in trial mode without an account, with expansions limited; the pricing page does not state a trial duration.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Typinator replaces short abbreviations with longer text such as emails, addresses, code, or templates.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Windows status
- The maker says the first public Windows beta has started but is not ready for production use.ergonis.com · read 7 Oct 2026
