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 Clavier+.

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

    44 espanso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • 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
  2. AutoKey icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • X11
     
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    Comments about AutoKey as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    SergioInToronto
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    Simple, efficient, full access to python in scripts.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  3. FastKeys icon
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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.

    123 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Bundleware

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Pulover’s Macro Creator as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    jorgeeliecer
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    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.
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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
  5. Clavier+ icon
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    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

    57 Clavier+ alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Clavier+ as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    Guest
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    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.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Clavier+ is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • Clavier+ is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
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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).

    78 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. TextExpander icon
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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.

    74 TextExpander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
    • TextExpander is Privacy focusedAutoHotkey is not according to our users
  8. OldAutoKey icon
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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.

    70 OldAutoKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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    Comments about OldAutoKey as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    Denis Yurashku
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    It does almost the same actions as AutoHotkey.

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    • Most users think OldAutoKey is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

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

    98 Quick Macros alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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