Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
Simplify typing with Text Shortcuts. Text Shortcuts is your go-to tool for creating and managing personalized keyboard shortcuts for frequently used text phrases. Whether it's responding to emails, engaging with customers, or just speeding up repetitive typing, this extension has you covered. Use Text Shortcuts to craft canned replies, auto-response messages, or even canned email templates for Gmail. ➤ Available features: Expand your productivity toolbox with canned responses for Gmail or other platforms. This extension allows users to pre-define and manage frequently used phrases, turning repetitive typing into a single keystroke. Text Shortcuts saves time and reduces effort, whether you're composing auto-responses in Gmail or crafting canned email messages. • Customizable shortcuts. Create shortcuts for any text phrase, and assign them a unique trigger (such as /welcome or /thanks). • Organized folders. Group shortcuts into folders like "Work emails" or "Support responses" for easy management. • Quick access. Configure a browser hotkey to instantly open and close the extension. • Edit and delete with ease.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies (original) | 4.6 | 1K+ | Free | Use customizable text shortcuts for frequently used text responses like canned replies. Save time and type smarter! |
| Magical: Text Expander & Autofill | 4.4 | 300K+ | Free | Magical is a text expander and autofill automation app used by over 100K companies. Expand text like magic and auto-fill forms. |
| MightyText - SMS from PC & Text from Computer | 4.1 | 200K+ | Free | SMS from PC or Mac using your Android #. Sync Text Messages, Calls, Notifications, Photos, Battery Status |
| Ddict: AI Translation & Writing Assistant | — | — | Free | Translate text and enhance writing with AI for seamless language learning and communication in your browser. |
| Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ | 3.3 | 80K+ | Free | Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type! |
| Text to Speech for Google Chrome™ | 2.9 | 70K+ | Freemium | Want to listen to text being read out to you? |
| Image Alt Text Viewer | 4.4 | 70K+ | Freemium | Display alternative texts for images on a web page. |
| TLDR This - Free automatic text summary tool | 3.7 | 60K+ | Free | Automatically summarize any article, text, document, webpage or essay in a click. |
| Text Mode | 4.2 | 60K+ | Free | Browse the web without distractions via simple text based pages. |
| Riddr - Text to Speech reader for Chrome | 3.7 | 50K+ | Free | Tired of reading? Riddr is a FREE TTS extension that can read your news, favorite blogs, emails, and PDFs in 50+ languages. |
| Talkie: text-to-speech (TTS) | 3.6 | 40K+ | Freemium | Fast & easy text-to-speech. Read aloud from websites, PDF, email. Privacy-aware, open source code. |
Magical is a text expander and autofill automation app used by over 100K companies. Expand text like magic and auto-fill forms.
Why it replaces Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Magical is a text expander and autofill automation app used by over 100K companies. Expand text like magic and auto-fill forms.
SMS from PC or Mac using your Android #. Sync Text Messages, Calls, Notifications, Photos, Battery Status
Why it replaces Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: SMS from PC or Mac using your Android #. Sync Text Messages, Calls, Notifications, Photos, Battery Status
Translate text and enhance writing with AI for seamless language learning and communication in your browser.
Why it replaces Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Translate text and enhance writing with AI for seamless language learning and communication in your browser.
Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type!
Why it replaces Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type!
Want to listen to text being read out to you?
Why it replaces Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Want to listen to text being read out to you?
Display alternative texts for images on a web page.
Why it replaces Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Display alternative texts for images on a web page.
Automatically summarize any article, text, document, webpage or essay in a click.
Why it replaces Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Automatically summarize any article, text, document, webpage or essay in a click.
Browse the web without distractions via simple text based pages.
Why it replaces Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Browse the web without distractions via simple text based pages.
Tired of reading? Riddr is a FREE TTS extension that can read your news, favorite blogs, emails, and PDFs in 50+ languages.
Why it replaces Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Tired of reading? Riddr is a FREE TTS extension that can read your news, favorite blogs, emails, and PDFs in 50+ languages.
Fast & easy text-to-speech. Read aloud from websites, PDF, email. Privacy-aware, open source code.
Why it replaces Text Shortcuts: canned messages and replies: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Fast & easy text-to-speech. Read aloud from websites, PDF, email. Privacy-aware, open source code.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Magical: Text Expander & Autofill is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Magical is a text expander and autofill automation app used by over 100K companies. Expand text like magic and auto-fill forms.
Yes — Magical: Text Expander & Autofill, MightyText - SMS from PC & Text from Computer, Ddict: AI Translation & Writing Assistant are free.
