TextExpander vs AutoHotkey : Which is Better?

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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

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AutoHotkey

AutoHotkey is a free, open-source custom scripting language for Microsoft Windows. Developed by Lexikos (originally Chris Mallett)

License: Open Source

Apps available for Windows

TextExpander VS AutoHotkey Feature comparision

Feature TextExpander AutoHotkey
Cloud sync
Text expansion
Scripting
Create Macro
Task Automation
Automatic Looping
Autocompletion
Clipboard monitoring
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Function Key Shortcuts
Macros
Exe Compiler
Mouse gestures
Rich text editing
Hotkeys
Support for Hotkeys
Auto Correction
Import CSV data
Sync with Dropbox
Configurable
Console-based
Cross-platform
Developer Tools
Key rebinding
Lightweight
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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