AutoHotkey AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Text Expanders

The best Text Expander alternative to AutoHotkey is espanso, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey and many of them are Text Expanders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Text Expander alternatives to AutoHotkey are AutoKey, FastKeys, Pulover’s Macro Creator and Keyboard Maestro.

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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. espanso icon

    espanso

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

    43 espanso alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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 VS AutoHotkey

     

    • Most users think espanso is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

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

    • espanso is the most popular Open Source alternative to AutoHotkey.

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

    AutoKey

     34 likes
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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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    AutoKey icon

    • Most users think AutoKey is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

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

    FastKeys

     116 likes
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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

     
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  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
  7. Keyboard Maestro icon

    Keyboard Maestro

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

    59 Keyboard Maestro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Keyboard Maestro screenshot 1

    Keyboard Maestro Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Function Key Shortcuts

    Keyboard Maestro VS AutoHotkey

     
  8. LibreAutomate C# icon

    LibreAutomate C#

     5 likes
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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

     
  10. Karabiner Elements icon

    Karabiner Elements

     69 likes
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    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).

    80 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Karabiner Elements Features

    1.  Tab Control
    2.  Emacs mode

    Karabiner Elements VS AutoHotkey

     
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    TextExpander

     66 likes
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    Boosts team efficiency by managing, creating, and sharing reusable text snippets across all platforms with support for fill-in fields, advanced customization, and insightful analytics to drive productivity and performance enhancement.

    72 TextExpander alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    TextExpander screenshot 1

    TextExpander Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  AES-256 Encryption
    4.  Text substitution
    5.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    6.  Premade templates

    TextExpander VS AutoHotkey

     

    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
  12. OldAutoKey icon

    OldAutoKey

     50 likes
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    AutoKey is a desktop automation utility for Linux and X11. It allows you to manage collection of scripts and phrases, and assign abbreviations and hotkeys to these. This allows you to execute a script or insert text on demand in any program.

    71 OldAutoKey alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
    OldAutoKey screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer developed. As announced by the developer, last version, 0.90.4, released in May 2012, is feature complete and can be still downloaded from Google Code Archive. A maintained port, updated to run on Python 3, has been hosted on GitHub with the name AutoKey icon AutoKey , previously known as AutoKey Py3

    OldAutoKey Features

    1.  Support for scripting

    OldAutoKey VS AutoHotkey

     
    Comments about OldAutoKey as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    Denis Yurashku
    Positive •Jan 31, 2016
    0

    It does almost the same actions as AutoHotkey.

    AutoHotkey Icon
    OldAutoKey icon

    • Most users think OldAutoKey is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • OldAutoKey is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  13. Quick Macros icon

    Quick Macros

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    Quick Macros automates repetitive tasks, even the most complex. Your macros can press keys, click buttons, links, menu items, on-screen images and other UI objects, manage windows, run and manage files, wait for various events, show dialogs, send/receive internet files and...

    97 Quick Macros alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Macros main window

    Quick Macros Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Macro Recording
    4.  Support for Hotkeys

    Quick Macros VS AutoHotkey

     
  14. Macro Commander Pro icon

    Macro Commander Pro

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    A Windows software to automate working with applications or web pages by sending keys, clicking mouse, or using automation API's.

    16 Macro Commander Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Macro Commander Pro main window

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Portable
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Support for Hotkeys
    6.  Macro Recording

    Macro Commander Pro VS AutoHotkey

     
  15. Typinator icon

    Typinator

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    What is Typinator?

    Have you ever experienced the tedium and frustration of having to repeatedly type your name, e-mail address, home page url, or other words or phrases again, again and again? Do you frequently need to quickly insert images like your signature, location plan, or.

    75 Typinator alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Typinator screenshot 1

    Typinator Features

    1.  Text substitution

    Typinator VS AutoHotkey

     
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