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

AutoHotkey is described as 'Free, open-source scripting language for Windows that allows users to easily create small to complex scripts for all kinds of tasks such as: form fillers, auto-clicking, macros, etc' 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, Web-based and Android 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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AutoHotkey is a free, open-source scripting language for Windows that allows users to easily create small to complex scripts for all kinds of tasks such as: form fillers, auto-clicking, macros, etc.

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AutoHotkey alternatives page was last updated Dec 5, 2024
  1. Microsoft PowerToys icon
     204 likes

    Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users aimed at enhancing Windows productivity. The available utilities include:

    56 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives
    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Key Mapping
    3.  Tiling Window Manager
    4.  Color Picker
    5.  SVG Preview
    6.  Application Launchers
    7. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    8.  Batch Rename Files
    9.  On top
    10.  OCR
    11.  Snap windows
    12.  Works Offline
    Microsoft PowerToys iconAutoHotkey Icon

    Microsoft PowerToys VS AutoHotkey

    Is Microsoft PowerToys a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
     
    Comments about Microsoft PowerToys as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
     
       
    Guest

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

    Negative commentFeb 3, 2023
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    Muhammad Farag

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

    Negative commentDec 5, 2024
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    Raygen

    PowerToys is not able to remap keys to other characters, macro, or actions. But just to remap keys to other keys. Even system keys though.

    Negative commentOct 23, 2021
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    • This alternative is disputed. Microsoft PowerToys is a legitimate AutoHotkey alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Windows alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
    • Microsoft PowerToys is LightweightAutoHotkey is not according to our users
  2. AutoIt icon
     190 likes

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

    116 AutoIt alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Macro Recording
    AutoIt iconAutoHotkey Icon

    AutoIt VS AutoHotkey

    Is AutoIt a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
     
    Comments about AutoIt as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
     
    Guest

    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

    Positive commentAug 17, 2017
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    Guest

    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.

    Positive commentMar 23, 2017
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    • Most users think AutoIt is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • AutoIt is Free and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
    • AutoIt is LightweightAutoHotkey is not according to our users
  3. espanso icon
     92 likes

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

    39 espanso alternatives
    espanso screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Portable
    5.  Console-based
    6.  Ad-free
    espanso iconAutoHotkey Icon

    espanso VS AutoHotkey

    Is espanso a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
     
    • Most users think espanso is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • espanso is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
    • espanso is LightweightAutoHotkey is not according to our users
  4. AutoKey icon
     34 likes

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

    68 AutoKey alternatives
    AutoKey screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11

    AutoKey Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Supports Python
    4.  Autocompletion
    5.  Autofill
    AutoKey iconAutoHotkey Icon

    AutoKey VS AutoHotkey

    Is AutoKey a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
     
    Comments about AutoKey as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
     
    SergioInToronto

    Simple, efficient, full access to python in scripts.

    Positive commentMar 2, 2021
    0
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    AutoKey icon
    • Most users think AutoKey is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • AutoKey is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  5. Tasker icon
     139 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.

    47 Tasker alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Tasker Features

    1.  Support for Android Things
    2.  Actions
    Tasker iconAutoHotkey Icon

    Tasker VS AutoHotkey

    Is Tasker a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
     
    • Almost everyone thinks Tasker is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • Tasker is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • Tasker is the most popular commercial alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • Tasker is Paid and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
  6. FastKeys icon
     114 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.

    125 FastKeys alternatives
    FastKeys screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Autohotkey
    4.  Run Windows software
    5.  Portable
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9.  Exe Compiler
    10.  Macro Recording
    11.  Support for Hotkeys
    12.  Launcher
    FastKeys iconAutoHotkey Icon

    FastKeys VS AutoHotkey

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  7. Pulover’s Macro Creator icon
     64 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.

    58 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives
    Pulover’s Macro Creator screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Workflow Automation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Macro Recording
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  OCR
    10.  Fill PDF Forms
    Bundleware

    From version 4.5.1, during installation, the user is presented with an offer for software by Lavasoft and a button to decline.

    Pulover’s Macro Creator iconAutoHotkey Icon

    Pulover’s Macro Creator VS AutoHotkey

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    Comments about Pulover’s Macro Creator as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
     
    jorgeeliecer

    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

    Positive commentJun 24, 2017
    1
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    Pulover’s Macro Creator icon
    • Most users think Pulover’s Macro Creator is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • Pulover’s Macro Creator is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
    • Pulover’s Macro Creator is LightweightAutoHotkey is not according to our users
  8. BetterTouchTool icon
     104 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.

    73 BetterTouchTool alternatives
    BetterTouchTool screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    BetterTouchTool Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Touch Bar Manager
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Graphical User Interface
    5.  MultiTouch
    BetterTouchTool iconAutoHotkey Icon

    BetterTouchTool VS AutoHotkey

    Is BetterTouchTool a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
     
  9. Keyboard Maestro icon
     49 likes

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

    55 Keyboard Maestro alternatives
    Keyboard Maestro screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Keyboard Maestro Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Function Key Shortcuts
    Keyboard Maestro iconAutoHotkey Icon

    Keyboard Maestro VS AutoHotkey

    Is Keyboard Maestro a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
     
  10. Microsoft Power Automate icon
     17 likes

    Microsoft Power Automate is an advanced automation platform. It offers a wide range of features, including AI-powered automation, RPA, BPA, DPA, and process/task mining.

    20 Microsoft Power Automate alternatives
    Microsoft Power Automate screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Marketing Automation
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Calendar Integration
    9. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    10.  Cloud based
    11.  Robotic Process Automation
    12.  Workflow
    Microsoft Power Automate iconAutoHotkey Icon

    Microsoft Power Automate VS AutoHotkey

    Is this a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
     
    • Microsoft Power Automate is the most popular Web-based & iPhone alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • Microsoft Power Automate is Freemium and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
    • Microsoft Power Automate is Privacy focusedAutoHotkey is not according to our users
  11. Actiona icon
     46 likes

    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.

    61 Actiona alternatives
    Actiona screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Actiona Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Visual scripting
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Macro Recording
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable
    Actiona iconAutoHotkey Icon

    Actiona VS AutoHotkey

    Is Actiona a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
     
    Comments about Actiona as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
     
    Guest

    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.

    Negative commentAug 29, 2021
    0
    Guest

    cannot create standalone script on linux

    Negative commentJul 23, 2019
    1
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    Actiona icon
    • Most users think Actiona is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • Actiona is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  12. Clavier+ icon
     40 likes

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

    56 Clavier+ alternatives
    Clavier+ screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Clavier+ Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    Clavier+ iconAutoHotkey Icon

    Clavier+ VS AutoHotkey

    Is Clavier+ a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
     
    Comments about Clavier+ as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
     
    Guest

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

    Positive commentJul 18, 2017
    1
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    • Clavier+ is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
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