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. Xnee icon

    Xnee

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    GNU Xnee is a suite of programs to record, replay and distribute user actions under the X11 environment. Think of it as a robot that can imitate the job you just did.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     

  2. Type Pilot

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    Type Pilot is an automatic typing software that helps you to quickly type phrases in document. You just define keywords (an abbreviations) for a frequently used text snippet, phrase, sentence or paragraph.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. ydotool icon

    ydotool

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    Generic command-line automation tool (no X!). Contribute to ReimuNotMoe/ydotool development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
     
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  6. MemoClip

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    MemoClip is a clipboard extender and information manager that significantly enhances the capabilities of the Windows Clipboard. It automatically captures all items that you cut or copy. Once your data is saved in MemoClip, you can view, edit, format, export it and even combine...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. HotKeys icon

    HotKeys

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    HotKeys controls your Mac or PC from your iPad. It can send keyboard shortcuts to instantly activate difficult to remember shortcuts with a single buttom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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  8. Do It Again

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    Free, simple program that allows you to make your computer automatically perform a task for you. Record a task (or macro), then run or play it back and watch your computer automate the task.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. KeyBindingsEditor icon

    KeyBindingsEditor

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    KeyBindingsEditor is a GUI-based editor for OS X key bindings. It allows for easy editing and supports single-action bindings (one action per keystroke), multi-action bindings (multiple actions for a keystroke) and Emacs meta binding-style multi-keystroke bindings.

    24 KeyBindingsEditor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. TypeIt4Me icon

    TypeIt4Me

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    Creates, manages, and expands abbreviations and picture clippings instantly for Mac OS system-wide, automates repetitive typing, supports multilingual text, formatted snippets, automation, sharing, backup, and seamless expansion for improved writing accuracy.

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    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Pywinauto Recorder icon

    Pywinauto Recorder

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    Pywinauto recorder” records user interface actions and saves them in a Python script. The saved Python script can be run to replay the user interface actions previously recorded.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  13. ShortKeys icon

    ShortKeys

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    ShortKeys is a Windows text replacement utility designed to help you type faster and more accurately. Create abbreviations (shortkeys) for longer words and phrases – which will save you time and ultimately money.

    19 ShortKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. iCanHazShortcut icon

    iCanHazShortcut

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    Simple shortcut manager for macOS 10.8 or higher. It lets you execute any command that works in your terminal by pressing a combination of keyboard keys. No rocket science involved!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Xposed Additions icon

    Xposed Additions

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    Description Xposed Additions is an XposedBridge Module that adds new features to your device. One of these features is the largest Key Re-map system for Android. Since this module uses XposedBridge, it is able to Re-map any key on your device and in any way you'd like. Do you.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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