Choose TextExpander if you want the same snippets on Mac, Windows, Chrome, and iPhone or iPad, or scripted snippets with JavaScript or AppleScript. Choose Text Blaze if you work mostly in Chrome and want forms, if/then rules, and formulas for less: Pro is US$2.99 a month billed yearly, against US$5 for TextExpander Pro.
Published by LazyBoard, with AI-assisted drafting. Vendor pricing pages checked October 31, 2026. We make LazyBoard and have not run a hands-on benchmark of either product. Prices and features change; the linked vendor pages are the source for current terms.
TextExpander and Text Blaze both turn a short abbreviation into saved text, and both have free, individual, and team plans. TextExpander is built around one synced library on every device you use, including iPhone and iPad. Text Blaze centers on its Chrome extension, with Windows and Mac apps as well, and goes furthest with forms, rules, and actions inside web pages.
Side-by-side comparison
| TextExpander | Text Blaze | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, Chrome extension, iPhone and iPad under one account | Chrome extension, Windows app, and Mac app |
| Free plan | Free forever: 5 active snippets and 1 snippet swap every 2 weeks; sync on every plan | Free forever: “limited snippets” and limited sharing; form fields can be tested |
| Individual plan | Pro: US$5 a month, billed annually at US$60 | Pro: US$2.99 a month billed yearly, or US$3.49 billed monthly |
| Team plan | Business: US$10 per user a month, billed annually at US$120 | Business: US$6.99 per user a month billed yearly, or US$8.39 billed monthly |
| Forms and logic | Fill-ins, dates, and a date picker on every plan; conditional sections, date math, and nested snippets on Pro | Full forms, if/then rules, and formulas on Pro |
| Scripts and automation | JavaScript snippets on Pro; AppleScript and shell scripts on macOS | Autopilot actions inside web pages on every plan; API integrations on Pro |
| Team features | Free and Pro include up to 5 team members; Business adds unlimited users, Snippet Requests, guest sharing, and Google SSO | Limited sharing on Free, double on Pro; Business adds unlimited sharing, roles, teams, and organization-wide reporting |
| Best for | One library across computers and iPhone or iPad | Chrome-centered work with forms and logic |
Sources: TextExpander pricing and Text Blaze plans. Text Blaze’s plans page does not give a number for the Free plan’s snippet limit, so check it in the app.
What each costs
For one person paying yearly, Text Blaze Pro is about US$35.88 a year and TextExpander Pro is US$60. On the team plans billed yearly, five people cost about US$419 a year on Text Blaze Business and US$600 on TextExpander Business. TextExpander Pro also allows up to five team members, so a small team that does not need Snippet Requests or single sign-on could stay on Pro. TextExpander also offers monthly billing; paying annually saves the equivalent of two months. Taxes are extra on both.
Choose TextExpander if…
- You type on an iPhone or iPad as well as a computer. TextExpander syncs to iPhone and iPad on every plan; Text Blaze’s plans page lists only its Chrome extension and Windows and Mac apps.
- You want scripted snippets: JavaScript on Pro, or AppleScript and shell scripts on a Mac.
- Your team needs Snippet Requests, guest sharing, or Google sign-in, which are part of Business.
Keep in mind that the Free plan keeps only five snippets active at a time. If that is the deciding factor, see what TextExpander’s Free plan includes and its alternatives.
Choose Text Blaze if…
- Most of your typing happens in Chrome, and your snippets are really forms: several fields, required values, if/then rules, or formulas such as a calculated total.
- You want a snippet to act on the page. Autopilot in-page actions are listed on every plan.
- You insert images or tables in snippets; both are part of Pro.
- Price matters. Both Pro and Business cost less than TextExpander’s plans when billed yearly.
Check which commands your plan includes, and whether the ones you rely on behave the same in the Windows and Mac apps as in Chrome. For other options, see Text Blaze alternatives.
A simpler option for personal replies
If you mostly reuse emails, support answers, and signatures, you may not need forms, scripts, or team features. LazyBoard is a text expander for Mac, Windows, and Chrome with folders, a snippet picker, and fill-in fields. The Free plan includes 10 snippets and 3 folders and works offline without an account; Pro costs US$30 a year for unlimited snippets and cloud sync. It has no if/then rules, formulas, or shared team workspace, and mobile keyboards are separate apps. Compare it directly in LazyBoard vs Text Blaze and LazyBoard vs TextExpander.
Test both before buying
- Recreate three snippets you use daily: a signature, a fixed reply, and one with a name field or a choice.
- Insert each one where you actually type: your email client, CRM, help desk, or a desktop app.
- If you need forms or logic, build the most complex snippet you use and check the plan it requires.
- Change a snippet and check how the change reaches your other devices or teammates.
- Export your library and confirm you could move it elsewhere later.
For a broader shortlist, read 10 best text expanders for Windows, Mac & Chrome.
Common questions
Is Text Blaze better than TextExpander?
It depends on where you type and what your snippets do. Text Blaze is the stronger choice for forms, if/then rules, and formulas, mainly in Chrome, and it costs less. TextExpander is the stronger choice if you need the same library on iPhone or iPad, or scripted snippets with JavaScript or AppleScript.
Is TextExpander or Text Blaze cheaper?
Text Blaze, on yearly billing. Its Pro plan is US$2.99 a month (about US$35.88 a year) against US$60 a year for TextExpander Pro, and its Business plan is US$6.99 per user a month against US$10 for TextExpander Business. Taxes are extra on both.
Which is better for forms?
Text Blaze has more form features: full forms, if/then rules, and formulas on Pro, and you can test form fields on the Free plan. TextExpander includes fill-ins and a date picker on every plan, with conditional sections and date math on Pro. If most of your snippets are forms, test Text Blaze first.
Does Text Blaze work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. Besides its Chrome extension, Text Blaze lists a Windows app and a Mac app on its plans page. Check that the commands your snippets use behave the same way in the desktop apps.
Do TextExpander and Text Blaze have free plans?
Both do, free forever. TextExpander’s Free plan keeps 5 snippets active and syncs them on every device. Text Blaze’s Free plan has a snippet limit it does not state as a number on its plans page, limited sharing, and form fields you can test.