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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, Automate and Shortery.

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AutoHotkey alternatives are mainly Text Expanders, but if you're looking for Task Automation Apps or Clipboard Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac + 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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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. espanso icon
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    An open source, cross-platform text expander written in Rust.

    43 espanso alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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. 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.

    49 Tasker alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Tasker Features

    1.  Support for Android Things
    2.  Actions

    Tasker VS AutoHotkey

     
    • 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.

    73 BetterTouchTool alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Snap windows
    2.  Touch Bar Manager
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Graphical User Interface
    5.  MultiTouch

    BetterTouchTool VS AutoHotkey

     
  4. 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.

    33 Automate alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Actions

    Automate VS AutoHotkey

     
  5. Shortery icon
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    Tired of manually executing a Shortcut every morning when starting to work? Just add the Shortcut to Shortery and let it run automatically.

    Shortery offers seven different triggers to run a Shortcut:

    145 Shortery alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Shortery VS AutoHotkey

     
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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.

    72 Automation Workshop alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Automation Workshop VS AutoHotkey

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Macro Toolworks Features

    1.  Task Scheduling
    2.  Macro Recording

    Macro Toolworks VS AutoHotkey

     
  8. 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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    OpenRPA Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Portable
    4.  Macro Recording
    5.  Task Scheduling
    6.  Data Mining
    7.  Crawler

    OpenRPA VS AutoHotkey

     
    • OpenRPA is the most popular Web-based alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • OpenRPA is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
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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.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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

     
  10. Typinator icon
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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 Features

    1.  Text substitution

    Typinator VS AutoHotkey

     
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    Professional macro recorder freeware to automate repetitive tasks for automation tasks. Like a tape recorder, it records mouse clicks and keystrokes for infinite playback. As easy as pressing "Record" & "Play".

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Mouse Recorder Premium Features

    1.  Macro Recording

    Mouse Recorder Premium VS AutoHotkey

     
  12. keystarter icon
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    keystarter automation software. you can make a set of 3d button icons with keystroke command scripts and create your own popup menus - clipboards or virtual keyboards.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey

    keystarter Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Autohotkey
    5.  Support for Hotkeys
    6.  Run Windows software
    7.  On-screen Keyboard

    keystarter VS AutoHotkey

     
    Comments about keystarter as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
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    Positive Jul 18, 2016
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    it can make in 3d button icons with native autohotkey scripting commands, you can push it with mouse or touch device and it will execute direct from these buttons.

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    • keystarter is Freemium and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
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