Compare Retext and TextExpander 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 TextExpander if you need enterprise teams needing shared snippet libraries.
AI-powered text snippet expansion for macOS with intelligent snippet generation
Pricing:
$19/month or $99/year for Pro
Free tier: 3 snippets, basic text expansion
Best for:
Enterprise-focused text expansion tool with team sharing and snippet libraries
Pricing:
$4.16/user/month billed annually (~$50/year), $6.67/month monthly
Best for:
| Feature | Retext | TextExpander |
|---|---|---|
| Snippet Expansion | ||
| AI Generation | ||
| 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, basic text expansion |
| TextExpander | Per Seat | $4.16/user/month billed annually (~$50/year), $6.67/month monthly |
Per-seat pricing adds up
TextExpander charges per user, which can get expensive for teams or power users with multiple devices. Retext's flat pricing means you always know what you'll pay.
TextExpander can export snippets as CSV or proprietary format
Export format: CSV
Get started with text expansion. Free to try with up to 3 snippets. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited snippets and AI-generated content.