Espanso is a free, open-source text expander that works across all platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux). It replaces typed abbreviations with predefined text snippets and supports dynamic content like dates, clipboard content, and shell scripts.
Category
Productivity
Subcategory
Email Management
Free Tier
Completely free and open source
Paid Plans
Not available yet
API Cost
Not available yet
Desktop AppCLI
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Region
Local only (desktop application, no cloud storage)
Trains on Data
No
Self-hostable
Yes
Cross-platform text expansion for developersCustom snippet management across all appsDynamic date and time insertionCode and command snippet shortcutsPrivacy-focused alternative to paid text expanders
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