AutoHotkey AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Automation Apps

The best Task Automation alternative to AutoHotkey is AutoIt, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey and many of them are Task Automation Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Task Automation App alternatives to AutoHotkey are AutoKey, Tasker, FastKeys and Pulover’s Macro Creator.

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  1. 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.

    124 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • 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
  2. AutoKey icon
     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.

    76 AutoKey alternatives

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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
  3. Tasker icon
     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

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. FastKeys icon
     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.

    126 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  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.

    66 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

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    • 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
  6. BetterTouchTool icon
     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.

    76 BetterTouchTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  7. Clavier+ icon
     43 likes

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

    58 Clavier+ alternatives

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    • 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
  8. Actiona icon
     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.

    64 Actiona alternatives

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    • 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
  9. Hammerspoon icon
     27 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.

    88 Hammerspoon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Automate icon
     28 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.

    35 Automate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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