Type Less. Do More.
Typlo is a text expansion tool that helps you type faster and work smarter. Create shortcuts for your most-used text and boost your productivity.
Free version includes all features with 5 snippets. Premium unlocks unlimited snippets for $2/month billed annually.
Why Choose Typlo
A text expansion tool built for professionals who value privacy and productivity.
See how we compare to TextExpander, Alfred, Espanso, and more.
Text Expansion
Create triggers that expand into anything — emails, code blocks, Unicode art. Add dynamic content with Python and JavaScript custom variables that execute at expansion time. No other text expander supports both languages.
Cross-Platform
Runs natively on Windows and Linux, with macOS coming April 2026. Alfred is macOS-only. TextExpander skips Linux entirely. Typlo covers all the major desktop platforms.
Privacy-First
All data stays on your machine with local encryption. No cloud sync, no remote servers, no tracking. Unlike TextExpander, your text is never transmitted anywhere.
Instant Performance
Lightweight and fast. Typlo runs quietly in the background, detects your triggers system-wide, and expands text instantly -- no menu navigation, no copy-paste, no interruption.
Unlimited Snippets
Free tier includes every feature with 5 snippets -- no time limit, no credit card. Premium unlocks unlimited snippets for $2/month billed annually. TextExpander charges ~$40/year with no free tier at all.
No Account Required
Download and start expanding in seconds. No sign-up, no email, no cloud dependencies. TextExpander and PhraseExpress both require account creation before you can use them.
How It Works
Start saving time in four straightforward steps.
Create Snippets
Save frequently used text, code blocks, email templates, or any content you type repeatedly. Assign a short trigger to each snippet.
Organize Your Library
Keep snippets manageable with folders and search. Find any snippet instantly, even as your library grows to hundreds of entries.
Type Your Trigger
In any application, type your snippet's trigger abbreviation. Typlo runs in the background and detects your shortcuts system-wide.
Text Expands Instantly
Your trigger is replaced with the full snippet content immediately. No menu navigation, no copy-paste, no interruption to your workflow.
Free vs Premium
All features included in both tiers. Upgrade when you need more snippets.
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Snippet Limit | 5 snippets | Unlimited |
| Advanced Variables | ||
| Fill Form | ||
| Custom Python Variables | ||
| Custom JavaScript Variables | ||
| Text Expansion | ||
| Cross-Platform | ||
| Local Storage | ||
| No Account Required | ||
| Updates | ||
| Priority Support | ||
| Price | $0 | $2/month* |
| *Billed annually ($24/year) |
Download Typlo
Available for Windows and Linux. Free to download and use. macOS coming April 2026.
View all downloads for system requirements and installation instructions.