Looking for a Espanso alternative? Retext offers AI-powered snippet generation with a simple, native Mac experience.
Retext is the best Espanso alternative if you want AI-powered snippet generation, a native Mac app, and straightforward pricing without per-seat costs.
Only text expander with built-in AI generation
BYOK model - your API key, your costs, your control
No subscription lock-in for basic features
Built for individual power users, not enterprise teams
Native macOS performance without Electron bloat
| Feature | Retext | Espanso |
|---|---|---|
| Snippet Expansion | ||
| AI Generation | Not available | |
| Variables & Placeholders | ||
| Folder Organization | ||
| Team Sharing | Not available | |
| Cross-Platform | ||
| Native Performance | ||
| Privacy & Local Storage | ||
| Customization | ||
| Ease of Use |
| Product | Pricing Model | Price | Free Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retext | Freemium | $19/month or $99/year for Pro | 3 snippets, 5 AI generations per day |
| Espanso | Open Source | Free and open source | Completely free, open source |
Migration difficulty: medium
Snippets stored in YAML, can be manually converted or scripted
Get started with AI-powered text expansion. Free to try with 3 snippets and 5 AI generations per day.