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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An open-source Windows scripting language enabling task automation through hotkeys, macros, and keystrokes, useful for creating custom forms and automating data entry.

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AutoHotkey alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
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  1. AutoIt icon

    AutoIt

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

    120 AutoIt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    AutoIt VS AutoHotkey

     
    Comments about AutoIt as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    Guest
    Positive •Aug 17, 2017
    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

    Guest
    Positive •Mar 23, 2017
    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.

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    • Most users think AutoIt is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • AutoIt is the most popular Windows alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • AutoIt is the most popular free alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • AutoIt is Free and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
    • AutoIt is LightweightAutoHotkey is not according to our users
  2. AutoKey icon

    AutoKey

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

    72 AutoKey alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
    AutoKey screenshot 1

    AutoKey Features

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

    AutoKey VS AutoHotkey

     
    Comments about AutoKey as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    SergioInToronto
    Positive •Mar 2, 2021
    0

    Simple, efficient, full access to python in scripts.

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    • Most users think AutoKey is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

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

    Tasker

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    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.

    49 Tasker alternatives

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    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Tasker Features

    1.  Support for Android Things
    2.  Actions

    Tasker VS 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
  5. FastKeys icon

    FastKeys

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    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.

    127 FastKeys alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastKeys screenshot 1

    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 VS AutoHotkey

     
  6. Pulover’s Macro Creator icon

    Pulover’s Macro Creator

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    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.

    60 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Bundleware

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

    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

    Pulover’s Macro Creator VS AutoHotkey

     
    Comments about Pulover’s Macro Creator as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    jorgeeliecer
    Positive •Jun 24, 2017
    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

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    • 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
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    BetterTouchTool

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    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.

    72 BetterTouchTool alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    BetterTouchTool screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    BetterTouchTool VS AutoHotkey

     
  9. Actiona icon

    Actiona

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

    63 Actiona alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Actiona screenshot 1

    Actiona Features

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

    Actiona VS AutoHotkey

     
    Comments about Actiona as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    Guest
    Negative •Aug 29, 2021
    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.

    Guest
    Negative •Jul 23, 2019
    1

    cannot create standalone script on linux

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    • Most users think Actiona is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • Actiona is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
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    Hammerspoon

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    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.

    87 Hammerspoon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Configuration window

    Hammerspoon Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Lua scripting

    Hammerspoon VS AutoHotkey

     
  11. LibreAutomate C# icon

    LibreAutomate C#

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    LibreAutomate is a C# script editor and library for automation of tasks of any kind and complexity on Windows computers.

    12 LibreAutomate C# alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LibreAutomate C# screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Macro Recording
    2.  C# Scripting
    3.  User Custom Toolbar
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  C-sharp

    LibreAutomate C# VS AutoHotkey

     
  12. Automator icon

    Automator

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    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.

    60 Automator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Automator screenshot 1

    Automator Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Macro Recording
    3.  Automatic Form-Filler
    4.  Better tags service

    Automator VS AutoHotkey

     
  13. Stepwise icon

    Stepwise

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

    117 Stepwise alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Stepwise screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Automation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Autohotkey
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  Support for Hotkeys
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Workflow
    10.  Macro Recording
    11.  Run Windows software

    Stepwise VS AutoHotkey

     
    Comments about Stepwise as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    almondjoy
    Positive •Oct 13, 2020
    2

    It does the basics of AutoHotkey for those who do not want to deal learning a coding language. Its drag and drop functionality is easy to use.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Stepwise is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • Stepwise is Free and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
    • Stepwise is LightweightAutoHotkey is not according to our users
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    Automate

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

    33 Automate alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Automate screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Actions

    Automate VS AutoHotkey

     
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