AutoHotkey AlternativesTask Automation Apps & Text Expanders like AutoHotkey

Apps similar to AutoHotkey include Microsoft PowerToys, which is free and open source. Other options are espanso, AutoIt, Tasker and FastKeys. There's no shortage of Text Expanders like AutoHotkey, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and the web.

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  1. Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    133 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. espanso icon
     140 likes

    An open source, cross-platform text expander written in Rust.

    69 espanso alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. AutoIt icon
     197 likes

    Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.

    141 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Tasker icon
     146 likes

    Advanced automation app for Android that lets you trigger actions like alarms and app launches based on configurable events like phone calls or time of day. Tasker also lets you create apps using these automation features.

    59 Tasker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  5. FastKeys icon
     123 likes

    All in one Windows automation software. Fully configurable text expander, start menu, shortcuts, auto complete and mouse gestures. User-defined commands to run files, open webpages, send macros or automate anything. Incredibly powerful but yet simple to use.

    143 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. BetterTouchTool icon
     109 likes

    Customizes input devices on macOS by enabling gesture and button mapping, keyboard shortcut assignment, window snapping, automation, scripting, multi-device integration, and iOS app control. Features include touch bar, Apple Remote, and per-app profiles.

    92 BetterTouchTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Pulover’s Macro Creator is a Free Automation Tool and Script Generator. It is based on AutoHotkey language and provides users with multiple automation functions, as well as a built-in recorder.

    82 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. AutoKey icon
     41 likes

    AutoKey, previously known as AutoKey Py3, is a Python 3 port of the discontinued OldAutoKey , the desktop automation utility for Linux and X11.

    87 AutoKey alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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  9. Actiona icon
     50 likes

    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists. You don't need to know any programming language to use it: its intuitive interface allows you to create action lists (scripts) using drag & drop.

    70 Actiona alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift).

    92 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Clavier+ icon
     45 likes

    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

    61 Clavier+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Automate applications or web sites, text or images, simple or complex, on command or scheduled. You can automate virtually anything.

    78 Keyboard Maestro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
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