- Pick it if you are:
- Windows power users and sysadmins; Developers comfortable scripting
- Top complaint:
- AutoHotkey v1 scripts not working after installing v2
- Price:
- Free plan
- Pick it if you are:
- Customer support agents; Sales and recruiters in Gmail/LinkedIn
- Top complaint:
- Why is Text Blaze not working in Chrome?
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $3.49/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey v1 scripts not working after installing v2(7/10)
- AutoHotkey v2 error: This line does not contain a recognized action(6/10)
Text Blaze
- Snippet triggers twice in Chrome with the Mac app(5/10)
- Text Blaze adds extra spaces or blank lines(4/10)
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey hotkeys not working in admin windows(7/10)
- AutoHotkey blocked or banned in games with anti-cheat(8/10)
Text Blaze
- Text Blaze not working in Word, Outlook or Google Messages(6/10)
- Text Blaze not triggering in Gemini and AI chat side panels(5/10)
- Text Blaze only officially supports Chrome and Edge(5/10)
AutoHotkey
- Antivirus flags AutoHotkey or compiled .exe as a virus(7/10)
- Is it safe to run downloaded AutoHotkey scripts?(6/10)
Text Blaze
- Is Text Blaze safe? Google sign-in and cloud snippets(4/10)
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey Send not working in games and some apps(6/10)
- AutoHotkey modifier key stuck after Send(6/10)
Text Blaze
- Why is Text Blaze not working in Chrome?(7/10)
- Text Blaze not working in Gmail drafts(6/10)
- Text Blaze form popup not showing(6/10)
AutoHotkey
- Is AutoHotkey hard to learn? It is a programming language(6/10)
Text Blaze
No signals
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey hotkeys not working with non-English keyboard layouts(5/10)
Text Blaze
No signals
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey script slow or lagging under heavy CPU load(4/10)
Text Blaze
No signals
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey has no official support, only forum and Reddit(5/10)
Text Blaze
- Text Blaze cancellation is hard to find(5/10)
AutoHotkey
- AutoHotkey is Windows only (no Mac, Linux or phone)(5/10)
Text Blaze
- Is there a Text Blaze mobile app?(6/10)
AutoHotkey
No signals
Text Blaze
- Text Blaze free plan limits: 20 snippets(6/10)
- Text Blaze Business gets pricey per user(4/10)
Pricing Comparison
AutoHotkey
Users: Unlimited
Limits: Windows only, no official support, no visual macro recorder, no built-in sync or cloud
Text Blaze
Users: 1 user
Storage: About 20 active snippets
Limits: About 20 snippets, about 2,500 characters per snippet, limited folder sharing, no images or tables, no dynamic if/then rules
Users: 1 user
Limits: Sharing limited compared with Business
Users: 1 user
Limits: Charged upfront for the year
Users: Per user
Limits: Per-user cost adds up
Users: Per user
Limits: Charged upfront for the year
Users: Custom
Limits: Custom quote only
Feature Comparison
| Feature | AutoHotkey | Text Blaze |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Hotkeys and key remapping | ||
| Abbreviation-based snippets | ||
| Hotstrings (text expansion) | ||
| Fill-in forms Limited use on Free | ||
| Compile to .exe Ahk2Exe; may be flagged by antivirus | ||
| GUI building Code-only, no designer | ||
| Advanced | ||
| Dynamic logic (if/then, formulas) Pro and up | ||
| Teams | ||
| Shared team folders Unlimited on Business | ||
| Compatibility | ||
| Works in elevated windows Needs run as admin or UI Access | ||
| v1 script compatibility in v2 Scripts need conversion | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Chrome extension Edge officially, other Chromium unofficial | ||
| Windows and macOS desktop apps Needed for Word, Outlook and non-browser apps | ||
| Firefox / Safari extension Use desktop app | ||
| iOS / Android app Roadmap, no ETA | ||
| Linux app Roadmap, no ETA | ||
| Platform | ||
| macOS / Linux support Windows only | ||
| Ease of use | ||
| Visual macro recorder | ||
| Launcher | ||
| App launcher / search Can be scripted, not built in | ||
| Security | ||
| SAML SSO + SCIM Enterprise | ||
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