Action(s) Alternatives

Action(s) has been discontinued. Similar apps include AutoHotkey, which is free and open source. Other options are AutoIt, FastKeys, Sikuli and Pulover’s Macro Creator. You're spoiled for choice with Task Automation Apps like Action(s): we list more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
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    AutoHotkey is an open-source Windows scripting language for task automation. It crafts scripts for operations like form filling and auto-clicking, initially starting with hotkeys yet evolving into a complete script language. Converts scripts to executables, works offline, and supports debugging.

    184 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    • Windows
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  2. 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.

    138 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. FastKeys icon
     122 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.

    139 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Sikuli icon
     111 likes

    Sikuli is a visual technology to search and automate graphical user interfaces (GUI) using images (screenshots). The first release of Sikuli contains Sikuli Script, a visual scripting API for Jython, and Sikuli IDE, an integrated development environment for writing visual...

    71 Sikuli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. 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.

    79 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. MacroDroid icon
     35 likes

    MacroDroid is a task automation and configuration app that focuses heavily on usability with a simple UI and logical step by step process.

    32 MacroDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android-x86
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
    • BlueStacks
    • LDPlayer
    • Lineage OS
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  7. Automate icon
     29 likes

    Automate various tasks on your Android smartphone or tablet. Create your automations with flowscharts, automatically change settings or perform actions based on triggered event.

    39 Automate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  8. Hammerspoon icon
     29 likes

    This is a tool for powerful automation of OS X. At its core, Hammerspoon is just a bridge between the operating system and a Lua scripting engine.

    95 Hammerspoon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Automator icon
     34 likes

    With Automator, you can accomplish time-consuming, repetitive manual tasks quickly, efficiently, and effortlessly. Automator lets you skip the complex programming and scripting that is normally required to create automations.

    79 Automator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Repeat icon
     10 likes

    Repeat is a full-fledged, Java mouse/keyboard record/replay and automation hotkeys/macros creation using modern programming languages, and more advanced automation features. Working across three major OSes: Windows, OSX, and Linux.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
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  11. xdotool icon
     17 likes

    This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions.

    65 xdotool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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  12. Stepwise icon
     16 likes

    Stepwise is an automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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