Textfold vs Encore Display

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Textfold compared with Encore Display
Detail	Textfold	Encore Display
What it does	Fast, native text expander for Mac with one-time purchase, no subscription	Turn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable
Stage	Startup	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	IN	SE
Pricing model	Freemium	Free trial
Pricing	Free: 10 active snippets, every feature, unlimited. Pro: $19 one-time until November 8, then $29. One license covers up to 3 Macs. Every 1.x update included; if purchased by October 13, 2027, version 2.0 free.	Free for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription.
Key features	Expands in every app as you type Date math and dynamic calculations Quick insert with search palette Per-app snippets for context-specific expansions Follows your capitals in expansions Undo expansion with Backspace or Escape Snippets stored as plain text files you own Import from TextExpander, Raycast, Alfred, Espanso and others Passwords and random generator with customizable length and character mix	Up to 5K Retina resolution display 60fps smooth video and window movement Works with one cable connection iMac speakers and microphone support Brightness synchronization between Mac and iMac Night Shift support on both screens Automatic sleep and wake synchronization Works with closed MacBook lid Real display arrangement in System Settings Plug and play setup
What makes it different	One-time purchase with no subscription or recurring fees Privacy-first: nothing you type leaves your Mac Snippets as plain text files you can edit, sync and backup anywhere Works in every Mac app, including Terminal and VS Code Free plan includes every feature for up to 10 snippets	No modifications needed - no screwdriver or driver boards required Single cable connection unlike wireless alternatives No account or tracking - privacy-focused Works with any Intel iMac from Late 2012 onwards One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	2 +1 (up) since last check	4 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	3	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	23	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	13	0

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