Compare Retext and Alfred side-by-side. See which text expander is the best fit for your workflow.
Choose Retext if you want AI-powered snippet generation, a native Mac app, and straightforward pricing.
Choose Alfred if you need power users who want an all-in-one productivity suite.
AI-powered text snippet expansion for macOS with intelligent snippet generation
Pricing:
$19/month or $99/year for Pro
Free tier: 3 snippets, 5 AI generations per day
Best for:
Powerful Mac launcher and productivity app with snippet expansion via Powerpack
Pricing:
Free for basic, £34 (~$42) for Powerpack (lifetime), £59 (~$74) Mega Supporter
Free tier: Launcher features free, snippets require Powerpack
Best for:
| Feature | Retext | Alfred |
|---|---|---|
| Snippet Expansion | ||
| AI Generation | Not available | |
| Variables & Placeholders | ||
| Folder Organization | ||
| Team Sharing | Not available | 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 |
| Alfred | One-Time | Free for basic, £34 (~$42) for Powerpack (lifetime), £59 (~$74) Mega Supporter | Launcher features free, snippets require Powerpack |
Alfred stores snippets in its own format, export options available
Get started with AI-powered text expansion. Free to try with 3 snippets and 5 AI generations per day.