Beeftext

About

Beeftext is a free, open-source text substitution tool for Windows, originating from France. It offers a comprehensive suite of features including text expansion, text substitution, variables, rich text editing, snippets, and support for hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts, along with clipboard monitoring. Users can leverage its capabilities for repetitive paragraphs, lengthy phrases, and letters, with additional support for emojis and PowerShell. The tool allows saving and exporting data to .json format and can even play sounds after snippet insertion. Praised for its user-friendly GUI, portability, dark mode, and high customization, Beeftext is considered a light and functional alternative to competitors like PhraseExpress, Espanso, and TyperTask. While some users note it might not be as fast or streamlined as Espanso or offer multiple-choice options like Espresso, it is highly valued for its ability to save time, increase writing speed (up to 3x faster), and its developer's helpfulness. It is specifically designed for Windows, though one review mentioned incompatibility with Windows 7.