AutoHotkey AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best 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 so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to AutoHotkey are Tasker, BetterTouchTool, Clavier+ and Automate.

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AutoHotkey alternatives are mainly Text Expanders, but if you're looking for Task Automation Apps or Key Mapping Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Chrome OS, Mac, Android, Mac + Free, 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. 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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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. Tasker icon
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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.

    52 Tasker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    • 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
  3. BetterTouchTool icon
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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.

    75 BetterTouchTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
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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
  5. Automate icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Automation Workshop is software for automation of complex and recurring processes that would otherwise take a lot of intensive and repetitive user work time. Create automated tasks easier than ever before. Automation Workshop requires no scripting, programming or coding skills.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Shortery icon
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    Automates macOS Shortcuts with seven configurable triggers, including application launch or quit, system wake or sleep, scheduled times, login and logout, custom hotkeys, appearance mode changes, and power events, supporting complex automation for daily workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Macro Toolworks - Windows automation software. Automate programs with scheduled tasks (task scheduler included). Record macros in macro recorder. Use keyboard macros to send keyboard keys (keystrokes) and for text replacement (auto text). Use mouse macros to auto click.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. OpenRPA icon
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    OpenRPA automates repetitive tasks performed by humans to cut costs, eliminate keying errors, speed up processes, and easily link applications together. These tasks can be converted into a business process and then automated.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Python
    • AutoHotkey
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. VisualCron icon
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    Automation platform for Windows featuring scheduling, job automation, script and batch execution, file transfer, system integration, conditional tasks, notifications, remote operations, graphical interface, and flexible workflows with secure management.

    30 VisualCron alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. KHotKeys icon
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    Trigger actions when certain keys are pressed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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