Looking for a Keyboard Maestro alternative? Retext offers AI-powered snippet generation with a simple, native Mac experience.
Retext is the best Keyboard Maestro 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
Lifetime purchase option - no recurring fees
Team sharing with role-based permissions and real-time sync
No subscription lock-in for basic features
Native macOS performance without Electron bloat
| Feature | Retext | Keyboard Maestro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Free (5 snippets), Pro $4.99/mo ($29.99/yr), Lifetime $49.99, Teams from $19.99/mo | 5 snippets, 1 free AI generation, basic text expansion |
| Keyboard Maestro | One-Time | $36 one-time purchase | Trial available, no ongoing free tier |
Migration difficulty: hard
Keyboard Maestro uses its own macro format, manual recreation may be needed
Get started with text expansion. Free to try with up to 5 snippets. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited snippets and AI-generated content.