TextExpander has a new free tier

TextExpander, the renowned keyboard shortcut utility, has introduced a free plan that brings its core Snippets feature to Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Chrome users. This announcement comes after the company's recent launch of the free plan on 9to5Mac. Here are the key details.

For those unfamiliar, TextExpander has been a go-to app for the author since acquiring a new Mac. Over time, the author has amassed a library of around 200 Snippets, which they frequently use to streamline tasks like replying to emails, filling out forms, preparing podcast outlines, and more. While macOS has enhanced its native text replacement feature, TextExpander remains indispensable due to its advanced capabilities such as variable support, conditional sections, nested snippets, and math macros.

The company has now launched a free plan that offers 5 active Snippets, unlimited library storage, unlimited text expansions, and up to 5 team members. The Free plan also enables synchronization of the Snippet library across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Chrome devices. However, the limitation of only 5 active Snippets, with a maximum of one being swapped every two weeks, might be seen as restrictive by some users.

Nevertheless, it can serve as an excellent starting point for those new to TextExpander, allowing them to focus on shorter, simpler text replacements while utilizing the app for more complex snippets.

Interested readers can find more information about TextExpander's free plan by following the provided link. For those interested in Apple news, 9to5Mac's YouTube channel offers a wealth of content.