Why Makro Stands Out: Privacy, AI, and Smarter Text Expansion

Published July 15, 2026 · Updated July 15, 2026

Text expansion tools automate repetitive typing, saving time by inserting pre-written snippets with a hotword. Makro offers a combination of features, privacy, and straightforward pricing.

Core Functionality: Text Expansion

Makro replaces a hotword you type into any text field with a pre-defined snippet. This works across your browser and other applications.

Makro supports advanced placeholder syntax like [$Date], [$Clipboard], and dynamic prompts using [$Prompt:Your Question] or [$Choice:Option A|Option B].

Privacy: Makro's Differentiator

Makro uses zero-knowledge encryption. Your macros, hotwords, and personal data are encrypted end-to-end using AES-256-GCM. Makro's servers store only encrypted data blobs, so Makro cannot access your macro content.

Makro collects minimal data, only essential telemetry for extension functionality. License keys are hashed before network requests.

Integrated AI Features

Makro integrates AI capabilities:

• Smart Rewrite: Available on all tiers, this feature rephrases, shortens, or formalizes selected text. Free users get 25 monthly AI credits; paid tiers offer more.
• Smart Translate: Translate selected text within Makro. Using Cloudflare Workers AI requires a Pro or Premium subscription. You can use local AI providers like Ollama or LM Studio on any tier, including Free, without using credits or requiring network access.
• Smart Copy (Beta): This feature will extract text from images using OCR and AI cleanup. It is in private beta.

These AI features use Cloudflare Workers AI, so your data is not sent to external services like OpenAI or Gemini when using Makro's cloud options.

Cloud Sync and Device Limits

Makro offers end-to-end encrypted cloud sync across devices. The number of devices supported varies by plan:

• Free: Sync across 1 device.
• Pro: Sync across 2 devices.
• Premium: Sync across 3 devices.

Pricing Transparency

Makro offers clear pricing:

• Free: $0 - Unlimited macros on one device, 25 AI credits per month.
• Pro: $2.99/month or $29.90/year - Sync across 2 devices, 500 AI credits/month, version history, semantic search, and auto-backup.
• Premium: $5.99/month or $59.90/year - Sync across 3 devices, 10,000 AI credits/month, and priority support.
• Lifetime: $149 one-time - All Premium features, with monthly AI credits renewing indefinitely.

Why Choose Makro?

Makro prioritizes privacy with zero-knowledge encryption and offers integrated AI features and transparent pricing. Its core text expansion capabilities are enhanced by smart editing and translation, helping you work more efficiently and securely.