Text Blaze is a powerful text expander tool that saves you time by automating repetitive typing tasks. Loved by over 400,000 users, it's perfect for professionals across various fields.
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Key Features A summary of the most important features offered by each extension. |
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Our Rating Tooltivity's expert review score for each extension, based on hands-on testing and research. | 9.3 Winner in this category | 8.9 |
Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 617,650 | 1,000,000 Winner in this category |
Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 1,615 | 26,670 Winner in this category |
Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.7 ⭐ | 4.9 ⭐ Winner in this category |
Entry Level Price The minimum price required to start using the extension. "Free" means a free tier is available. | Free | Free |
Chrome User rating and stats for the extension on Chrome browser. | ![]() 4.9 4.85 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 600.0K+Users Winner in this category | ![]() 4.9 4.87 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 1.0M+Users |
Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. | ![]() 4.5 4.40 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 17.6K+Users Winner in this category | - |
Firefox User rating and stats for the extension on Firefox browser. | - | - |
Safari User rating and stats for the extension on Safari browser. | - | - |
Features Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Features' aspect of each extension. | 9.8 Text Blaze stands out because its features are unmatched by other tools. It excels at what it’s designed to do: generating text from shortcuts. The possibilities for creating your text snippets are practically limitless. You can:
Winner in this category | 9.5 The ChatGPT sidebar offers many useful AI functions that help with a wide range of everyday tasks, but can also help in the business sector. ![]() Users can access real-time data with Web Access, which is a huge advantage over other models. The multi-model group chat function enables users to communicate with several AI models at the same time and thus gain different insights. In addition, the tool supports interaction with images and files, allowing users to analyze images and chat directly with PDFs. These worked flawlessly in the test. |
Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | 9.7 Text Blaze performs exceptionally well. There is no need to save, so that updating your shortcuts is straightforward. The snippets load quickly, and the AutoPilot feature works seamlessly. Winner in this category | 8.0 In testing, the performance of the ChatGPT Sidebar was good. You hardly notice any lag, which ensures a smooth and efficient browsing experience. Only the function of loading marked content directly into the sidebar via a pop-up, asking questions, or summarizing the content had a few problems. Sometimes it was not possible to click on the pop-up after highlighting. |
Design Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 The user interface is clean and intuitive, making it easy to navigate and organize snippets. Winner in this category | 9.0 The ChatGPT sidebar is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. Even the basic user should have no problems navigating through all the functions. The interface looks modern and aesthetically pleasing. Several customizable settings allow the tool to be adapted individually, but there could be a few more functions here. |
Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 The free version is quite powerful, and there was no need to upgrade for us when using it. The premium version offers good value for money, especially for teams. It's worth the investment as it will save you a lot of time. Winner in this category | 8.3 The ChatGPT Sidebar offers a free version with basic features and a limited number of queries. |
Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | 8.5 Setting up and using Text Blaze is straightforward. The web interface is user-friendly, and the snippets are easy to create and manage. The only minor downside is the initial account creation process. Basic tasks like adding text fields are super simple, but some of the more advanced features might take a bit of time to master. That said, it's definitely worth the effort because they'll save you tons of time in the long run. | 9.0 The ChatGPT sidebar offers an uncomplicated setup process, with the basics presented in the tutorial immediately after installation. Every user should have no problem using all the functions here, as they are also very clearly presented. Should questions or problems nevertheless need to be resolved, many users have commented in their reviews on how responsive the support team is. Winner in this category |
Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 An account is required, but Text Blaze ensures that your data is secure and not sold or made public. The privacy policy is transparent and trustworthy. However, as with any online tool, it's essential to stay updated on their privacy policy. | 9.7 Security and data protection are a top priority in the ChatGPT Sidebar. No personal data is collected in the extension. The user settings are saved locally so that the data remains private. The tool's transparent data protection guidelines and regular security updates set the extension apart from the competition. Winner in this category |
Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | Text Blaze is a must-have tool for anyone looking to save time on repetitive typing tasks. Its powerful features, ease of use, and versatility make it an excellent choice for professionals across various fields. While some advanced features require a premium subscription, the value it offers is well worth the investment. | The ChatGPT Sidebar is the perfect tool to improve productivity by integrating AI into daily browsing. The many features make it a valuable asset for personal and professional use. While it stands out for its functionality and ease of use, the premium price might be too high for regular users. Overall, however, it is a highly recommended tool for anyone who wants to use AI for their daily tasks. |
Our Recommendation | In our comparison between Text Blaze and ChatGPT Sidebar, Text Blaze came out on top, scoring 9.3. ChatGPT Sidebar is the most widely used, with over 1 million users and 27k+ reviews, but Text Blaze outperformed it in our review. User reviews reflect our findings. Notably, ChatGPT Sidebar has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.89, which supports its strong performance in our review. In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features.
If you want a quick recommendation, Text Blaze is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. |