The Best Open Source AutoHotkey AlternativesTop Task Automation Apps & Text Expanders like AutoHotkey

The best open source alternative to AutoHotkey is Microsoft PowerToys. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to AutoHotkey are espanso, AutoKey, Pulover’s Macro Creator and BetterTouchTool.

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AutoHotkey alternatives are mainly Task Automation Apps, but if you're looking for Text Expanders or Workflow Automation Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Chrome OS, Mac, Mac + Free, Android, Free and Windows + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to AutoHotkey.
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  1. Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    86 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
     
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  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.

    79 AutoKey alternatives

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    • Linux
    • X11
     
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  3. 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.

    68 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  4. BetterTouchTool icon
     108 likes

    Customizes input devices on macOS by enabling gesture and button mapping, keyboard shortcut assignment, window snapping, automation, scripting, multi-device integration, and iOS app control. Features include touch bar, Apple Remote, and per-app profiles.

    79 BetterTouchTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Clavier+ icon
     45 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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  6. Actiona icon
     48 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.

    65 Actiona alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  7. 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).

    85 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. OldAutoKey icon
     50 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
     
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