Keyboard Maestro vs TextExpander : Which is Better?

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Keyboard Maestro

Keyboard Maestro is a closed-source commercial macOS-based application that allows automation of routine functions, such as navigating running applications, opening documents, typing text, expanding abbreviations, and controlling web applications.

License: Commercial

Apps available for Mac OS X

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TextExpander

TextExpander saves you time and keystrokes, expanding custom keyboard shortcuts into frequently-used text and pictures. Developed by SmileOnMyMac, LLC

License: Commercial

Categories: Office & Productivity

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows iPhone iPad

Keyboard Maestro VS TextExpander Feature comparision

Feature Keyboard Maestro TextExpander
Function Key Shortcuts
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Macros
Scripting
Text expansion
Workflow Automation
Create Macro
Task Automation
Automatic Looping
Linux
Portable
Scripting language
Tab Control
Key mapping
Program Launchers
File management
Launcher
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Lua scripting
Team Collaboration
Visual scripting
Cloud sync
Mouse gestures
Better tags service
Auto Correction
Import CSV data
Sync with Dropbox
Rich text editing
Clipboard monitoring
Hotkeys
Support for Hotkeys
Autocompletion
Exe Compiler
Configurable
Console-based
Cross-platform
Developer Tools
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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