AutoHotkey AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Workflow Automation Tools

The best Workflow Automation alternative to AutoHotkey is Pulover’s Macro Creator, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey and 11 are Workflow Automation Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Workflow Automation Tool alternatives to AutoHotkey are Keyboard Maestro, Automator, xdotool and Stepwise.

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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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  1. 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
  2. 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

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    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Keyboard Maestro Features

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

    Keyboard Maestro VS AutoHotkey

     
  4. 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

     
  5. xdotool icon

    xdotool

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    This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions.

    60 xdotool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
    xdotool screenshot 1

    xdotool Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  X11/Xorg
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Macro Recording

    xdotool VS AutoHotkey

     
    Comments about xdotool as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    Guest
    Positive •May 26, 2020
    0

    because it is as easy to use and automate, except that it doesn't really support keyboard shortcuts, but because this is built-in to most desktop environments it isn't really needed in Linux.

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    • Almost everyone thinks xdotool is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • xdotool is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  6. 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
  7. RoboIntern icon

    RoboIntern

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    An automation and scheduling software with focus on repetitive office tasks. Features include MS Excel, Word and Access tasks, emails, ODBC databases, PDFs, FTP operations and many more.

    24 RoboIntern alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    RoboIntern Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Email automation
    3. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    4.  Task Scheduling

    RoboIntern VS AutoHotkey

     
  9. AutoControl Shortcut Manager icon

    AutoControl Shortcut Manager

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    Customize Chrome's native shortcuts, Create your own shortcuts, Mouse gestures, Bookmark shortcuts, and more.

    5 AutoControl Shortcut Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Custom shortcuts

    AutoControl Shortcut Manager VS AutoHotkey

     
  10. AlomWare Toolbox icon

    AlomWare Toolbox

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    AlomWare Toolbox is productivity software for Windows that empowers you to work faster and more efficiently every day, by use of window management, automation with hotkeys and macros, reminders and scheduled tasks, system tweaks, and more!.

    29 AlomWare Toolbox alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AlomWare Toolbox screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Calendar Integration
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Tiling Window Manager
    6.  Support for Hotkeys

    AlomWare Toolbox VS AutoHotkey

     
  11. BotForce365 RPA icon

    BotForce365 RPA

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    BotForce365 is a Cognitive RPA platform to visually build, train, deploy and automate most powerful intelligent robots with advanced RPA, AI NLP, ChatBot, Computer Vision and Machine Learning capabilities.

    81 BotForce365 RPA alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Our platform gives your developer the ability to create automated workflow robots with a user-friendly visual RPA designer. Even non-technical users can use this drag and drop workflow designer to build and deploy the robots.

    BotForce365 RPA Features

    1.  Chat Bot
    2.  Robotic automation

    BotForce365 RPA VS AutoHotkey

     
  12. Hammerflow icon

    Hammerflow

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    The most productive way to control your Mac.

    51 Hammerflow alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Hammerflow Features

    1.  Shortcuts Integration

    Hammerflow VS AutoHotkey

     
  13. KeyTik icon

    KeyTik

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    KeyTik is an open-source, all-in-one automation tool that lets you automate nearly anything at your will. Initially, KeyTik focused on being a keyboard remapper with profiles, allowing you to activate or deactivate each remap individually.

    51 KeyTik alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
    KeyTik screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Autohotkey

    KeyTik VS AutoHotkey

     
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