Espanso
Open-source text expander that swaps keywords as you type.
Current version2.4.0
PriceOpen source and free to use.
Official siteespanso.org
Direct downloadlatest release
Homebrew
espansoCategoryClipboard apps for Mac
Install Espanso in one command
brew install --cask espanso
That is the whole install. Homebrew pulls the current release (2.4.0) straight from the developer, and brew upgrade keeps it current. Prefer a normal download? Use the official site above; anything else is a repackaged copy you cannot verify.
Is Espanso free?
Open source and free to use. The code is public, so you can read exactly what it does.
Alternatives worth knowing
Every clipboard pick we stand behind is on one page, with a one-line honest description each: Clipboard apps for Mac.
Facts verified 2026-08-18 against the developer's site and the Homebrew registry. Curated by hand, no paid placements.
