TextExpander vs Glaido
TextExpander turns short abbreviations into saved snippets in any app, with fill-in fields and shared libraries for teams.
Price
- TextExpander
- From $60 a year
- Glaido
- Basic is free with every extension. Pro adds unlimited dictation.
TextExpander
GlaidoPlatforms
- TextExpander
- macOS, Windows, iOS
- Glaido
- macOS, Windows 11, Linux
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TextExpander and Glaido, feature by feature
What both do comes first, then where TextExpander is stronger, then what Glaido adds.
| Feature | TextExpander | Glaido |
|---|---|---|
| Expand an abbreviation in any appBoth | TextExpander | GlaidoType it and press the marker key |
| Dates and clipboard in snippetsBoth | TextExpanderWith date math | GlaidoClipboard, date and time, timezone |
| Fill-in fields and conditionsTextExpander leads | TextExpander | Glaido |
| Script snippetsTextExpander leads | TextExpanderJavaScript, AppleScript and shell | Glaido |
| Shared team librariesTextExpander leads | TextExpanderOn Business | Glaido |
| iPhone, iPad and ChromeTextExpander leads | TextExpander | GlaidoDesktop only |
| LinuxGlaido leads | TextExpander | Glaido |
| FreeGlaido leads | TextExpander5 active snippets | GlaidoUp to 200 snippets, all active, on every plan |
| Get things done by voiceGlaido leads | TextExpander | GlaidoSay a trigger while dictating, or "insert my email signature" |
TextExpander
GlaidoWhat each costs over a year
| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited snippets saved, but only 5 active at a time. | $0 |
| Pro | $6 a monthPer user, billed monthly. | $72 |
| Pro | $60 a yearPer user, billed yearly. | $60 |
| Business | $12 a monthPer user, billed monthly. | $144 |
| Business | $120 a yearPer user, billed yearly. | $120 |
| Plan | What you get | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Text Snippet Expansion, every other extension, and dictation with a weekly word limit. | $0 |
| Pro | $20 a month, or $200 a year billed yearly. Unlimited dictation and every extension. | $200 |
Glaido's extensions are free on every plan, so replacing TextExpander costs nothing.
TextExpander prices checked on November 4, 2026 on TextExpander's pricing page. Taxes and regional prices can differ.
Where they're the same
TextExpander and Glaido both swap a short abbreviation for a saved snippet in whatever app you're typing in. Both can drop in the date or what's on your clipboard when the snippet expands.
Where TextExpander is ahead
TextExpander is built for teams. Libraries are shared and edited together, snippets can ask you to fill in fields or include sections on a condition, and they can run scripts. It also works on iPhone, iPad and in Chrome.
Where Glaido is ahead
Glaido's Text Snippet Expansion is free, with up to 200 snippets all active, and it runs on Linux. The snippets are the same ones Glaido uses for dictation, so you can say a trigger instead of typing it, or ask for a snippet by name.
Cost
TextExpander's free plan keeps five snippets active. Pro is $6 a month per user, or $60 a year billed yearly. Glaido's Text Snippet Expansion is free on every plan.
Which one should you pick?
Pick TextExpander if
- Your team shares and edits snippet libraries together.
- Your snippets need fill-in fields, conditional sections or scripts.
- You want snippets on your iPhone and in Chrome.
Pick Glaido if
- You want all your snippets active, free, up to 200.
- You want the same snippets when you type and when you dictate.
- You work on Linux, or across Mac, Windows and Linux.
Add up what you pay for
Tick the apps you pay for today. The total uses each app's lowest paid plan.
Totals stay in each app's own currency. Nothing is converted.
TextExpander vs Glaido: questions
Is Text Snippet Expansion free in Glaido?
Yes, on every plan. You can keep up to 200 snippets, and every one of them is active.
Where do Glaido's snippets come from?
From the Snippets page in Glaido. The same list is used when you say a trigger while dictating and when you type it and press the marker key.
Does Glaido expand as soon as I type the abbreviation?
No. You type the trigger, then press the marker key, which is Tab unless you change it. That way normal words never expand by accident.
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Glaido is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TextExpander, Inc., the owner of the TextExpander trademark.
