Compare Retext and Espanso 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 Espanso if you need developers comfortable with config files.
AI-powered text snippet expansion for macOS with intelligent snippet generation
Pricing:
Free (5 snippets), Pro $4.99/mo ($29.99/yr), Lifetime $49.99, Teams from $19.99/mo
Free tier: 5 snippets, 1 free AI generation, basic text expansion
Best for:
Open-source, cross-platform text expander configured via YAML files
Pricing:
Free and open source
Free tier: Completely free, open source
Best for:
| Feature | Retext | Espanso |
|---|---|---|
| Snippet Expansion | ||
| AI Generation | Not available | |
| Variables & Placeholders | ||
| Folder Organization | ||
| Team Sharing | ||
| 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 |
| Espanso | Open Source | Free and open source | Completely free, open source |
Snippets stored in YAML, can be manually converted or scripted
Get started with text expansion. Free to try with up to 5 snippets. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited snippets and AI-generated content.