Keyquill
A Text Blaze alternative with unlimited free snippets
Text Blaze is excellent. Keyquill is for people who want unlimited snippets free, no account, and their text kept on their own computer.
We make Keyquill, so weigh this page with that in mind. What we say about Text Blaze comes from its own store listing, website and public store reviews, checked in October 2026. Products change: check their current page too. Spotted something out of date? Email support@decisionscalc.com and we'll fix it.
Keyquill vs Text Blaze at a glance
| Keyquill | Text Blaze | |
|---|---|---|
| Expand shortcuts in any text box | Yes | Yes |
| Snippets on the free plan | Unlimited | 20 (per its pricing page, Oct 2026) |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Where snippets are stored | Only in your browser | Text Blaze cloud |
| Dates, clipboard, cursor placement | Free, no limits | Free, with a daily limit on dynamic commands |
| Fill-in forms and dropdowns | Pro | Free with daily limits; unlimited on Pro |
| Google Docs | Not yet | Yes |
| Team sharing | No | Yes (Business) |
| Pro price | $2.99/mo, $24/yr, or $49 once | $3.49/mo or $35.88/yr (per its pricing page, Oct 2026) |
Where Text Blaze is the better choice
- Teams: shared snippet folders and admin controls. Keyquill is for individuals.
- Google Docs support and a desktop app for typing outside the browser.
- Much richer automation (formulas, conditional logic, data from sites). It's rated 4.9★ by its users for good reason.
What Text Blaze users said in their store reviews
Recent 1–2 star reviews, quoted as written. Text Blaze has very few negative reviews; this is one of the only recent ones. Source: Text Blaze reviews on the Chrome Web Store.
“Every time you close the browser, it automatically turns off. It's completely useless when you actually need it.”1★, Sep 15, 2026
Switching takes a minute
- Install Keyquill.
- Dashboard → Settings → Import: Keyquill converts Text Blaze-style placeholders like {formtext} and {clipboard} automatically.
- Type your shortcut in any text box, or press Ctrl+Shift+K to search.
Questions
- Can I import from Text Blaze?
- Yes. Copy your snippets into a CSV (shortcut, text) or paste them in; common Text Blaze placeholders are converted.
- Why choose Keyquill over Text Blaze?
- Unlimited free snippets, no account, and nothing leaves your browser. If you need team sharing or Google Docs, Text Blaze is the better fit.
- Is there a one-time price?
- Yes: $49 once for lifetime Pro, or $2.99/month or $24/year with a 7-day free trial.