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When comparing TextExpander vs Bartender, the Slant community recommends Bartender for most people. In the question“What are the best power user tools for macOS?” Bartender is ranked 13th while TextExpander is ranked 55th.
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Pros
Pro Cross-platform
Pro Has an iOS app
Pro Cleans up the menubar so it's less cluttered
Pro Great customisation options for the menu bar
Pro Lean and efficient
Does what it is supposed to do efficiently.
Cons
Con Latest version only available on a monthly subscription
Con Naggy
TextExpander nags about subscribing to their mailing list, and giving it more access to private information such as Contacts.
Con Expensive
Currently a TextExpander license costs $35.
Con Limited iOS app
Con Expensive
$15 for download or $7.50 for upgrade if you have Bartender 1.