The Best AutoHotkey AlternativesTop Task Automation Apps & Text Expanders like AutoHotkey

AutoHotkey is described as 'An open-source Windows scripting language enabling task automation through hotkeys, macros, and keystrokes, useful for creating custom forms and automating data entry' and is a leading Task Automation app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Google Chrome apps. The best AutoHotkey alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AutoHotkey are AutoIt, espanso, AutoKey and Tasker.

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  1. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

     289 likes

    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.

    79 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Microsoft PowerToys vs AutoHotkey Comments
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    7

    AutoHotkey is more like an scripting language, Microsoft PowerToys is a set of tools that help you out a lot, but not like AHK

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Powertoys is not an automation tool

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Muhammad Farag
    Negative
    0

    It is a completely different app for windows tweeks, while auto hotkeys is a script creator

    3 of 5 comments
    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  2. AutoIt icon

    AutoIt

     197 likes

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

    126 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    AutoIt vs AutoHotkey Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Very easy, well documented and powerfull script language. Once you start using it you will never stop. But, one thing is missing to make AutoIt perfect: Debugger

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is a really powerful tool, it enables easy automation of desktop App (at least that is what i used it for) with an easy programming language. i think that anyone with basic programming experience can easily use it and do some cool stuff avoiding repetetieve tasks.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • AutoIt is Free and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
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    AutoKey

     39 likes

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

    79 AutoKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

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    • Linux
    • X11
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    AutoKey vs AutoHotkey Comments
    SergioInToronto
    Positive
    0

    Simple, efficient, full access to python in scripts.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • AutoKey is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  7. Tasker icon

    Tasker

     141 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.

    52 Tasker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  8. FastKeys icon

    FastKeys

     120 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Pulover’s Macro Creator icon

    Pulover’s Macro Creator

     68 likes

    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.

    68 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Pulover’s Macro Creator vs AutoHotkey Comments
    jorgeeliecer
    Positive
    1

    It needs polish but is a powerful tool to get started fast with autohotkey even if you know nothing about programing, the catch is that some times it get stuck and need to restart but is totally worth it if you wand a macro knowing almost nothing and geting done really quick

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Pulover’s Macro Creator is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  11. BetterTouchTool icon

    BetterTouchTool

     107 likes

    BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed app that allows you to configure many gestures for your Magic Mouse (1 & 2), Macbook Trackpad and Magic Trackpad (1 & 2) and also Mouse Gestures for normal mice.

    77 BetterTouchTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Clavier+ icon

    Clavier+

     43 likes

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

    58 Clavier+ alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Clavier+ vs AutoHotkey Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Simplicity: Windows 10 has broken storage of shortcuts keys to .lnk files; this is a good replacement with additional capabilities.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Clavier+ is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
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    Actiona

     47 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.

    65 Actiona alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Actiona vs AutoHotkey Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    cannot create standalone script on linux

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    didn't show in previews or text the software had the ability to press a few keys and have a presaved text document entered into/onto a form, or a text field.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Actiona is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  15. Karabiner Elements icon

    Karabiner Elements

     71 likes

    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).

    81 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
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