AutoHotkey Alternatives

AutoHotkey is described as 'An open-source Windows scripting language enabling task automation through hotkeys, macros, and keystrokes, useful for creating custom forms and automating data entry' and is a leading Task Automation app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Google Chrome and Android apps. The best AutoHotkey alternative is AutoIt, which is free. Other great apps like AutoHotkey are espanso, AutoKey, Tasker and FastKeys.

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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, 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. Hotkeycontrol icon
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    Hotkeycontrol is the award winning and easy to use solution for creating keyboard shortcuts for routine tasks like opening files, changing system volume, controlling display brightness, typing frequently used text, controlling active windows and recording macros.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Autonomous icon
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    Autonomous allow you to create Rules to perform automatic tasks with your Android device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  3. TWAPI icon
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    The Tcl Windows API (TWAPI) extension provides Tcl bindings to the Windows API. It provides, among other things, the functionality required to simulate mouse clicks, key presses, etc. for the purpose of automation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. HotkeyNet icon
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    HotkeyNet is free multiboxing software. It's a hotkey program for gamers who play several characters at the same time. It lets you control several programs on your network from any keyboard no matter which PCs the programs are running on.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Buwlink icon
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    Buwlink gives you the possibility to simulate inputs like a keyboard, a mouse, a shortcut and others on your windows computer with your android smartphone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
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    Record, modify, and play back mouse and keyboard actions to help automate repetitive tasks or assist in gaming actions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Rinkt icon
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    Rinkt it is free and extendable automation tool for desktop and web applications. It can learn and perform tasks and access all kinds of information sources, just as humans do.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Automate any kind of repetitive tasks using keyboard and mouse macro recorder! Perfect Macro Recorder is a keyboard and mouse macro recorder & automation software that can help you accomplish your work quickly through automating daily tasks by recording them. By "recordi.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Texpand icon
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    Texpand is a text expansion app that helps you save a lot of time by assigning shortcuts to your frequently used texts. Features include:

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Comments about Texpand as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    LordMax
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    I like it but's not a total substitution. It's wonderful for text but autohotkey has many other possibilities

    Guest
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    It only works as a keyboard text replacer. It doesn't have any automation features that AutoHotKey is known for.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Texpand is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • Texpand is Freemium and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
  10. entr icon
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    Run arbitrary commands when files change.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. KeyText icon
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    KeyText: keyboard macro program with hotkey, multiple clipboard, and Windows automation features. Eliminate repetitive typing, dialogs, and other tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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