TextExpander vs Quickr
Two approaches to text expansion on Mac. Which one fits your workflow?
TextExpander has been the gold standard for text expansion on Mac for over a decade. Quickr is the new kid on the block, designed specifically for the AI era. Let's compare.
TextExpander
- Strengths: Mature product, extensive features, fill-in snippets
- Focus: Text abbreviation expansion (type " addr" → get full address)
- AI: Limited; mostly for expanding static text
- Pricing: ~$3.33/month (annual)
Quickr
- Strengths: Built for AI prompts, keyboard-first, instant
- Focus: AI-powered text transformation (select + prompt = enhanced)
- AI: Full AI integration with your API key
- Pricing: Pay what you want (name your price)
Key Differences
| Feature | TextExpander | Quickr |
|---|---|---|
| AI-powered | ❌ | ✅ |
| Keyboard-first | ✅ | ✅ |
| Works with selected text | ❌ | ✅ |
| Mac-only | ❌ (Windows too) | ✅ |
| Fill-in snippets | ✅ | ❌ |
When to Choose TextExpander
If you need cross-platform support or complex fill-in snippets (like form templates with variables), TextExpander is the established choice.
When to Choose Quickr
If you want AI-powered text transformation, a keyboard-first flow, and a pay-what-you-want pricing model, Quickr is purpose-built for you.
The Bottom Line
TextExpander is great for static text expansion. Quickr is designed for the AI era—where you want to enhance, simplify, translate, or improve your writing with the power of AI.