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, Android and Google Chrome apps. The best AutoHotkey alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AutoHotkey are AutoIt, espanso, AutoKey and Tasker.

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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. 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
     
  2. 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)
     
  3. ShortKeys icon
     3 likes

    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
     
  4. Multi Task Tool is a portable tool that, as its very name suggests, can be used to execute multiple tasks in Windows OS!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Texpand icon
     14 likes

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

    64 Texpand alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Texpand vs AutoHotkey Comments
    LordMax
    Positive
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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
    Negative
    0

    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.
    • Texpand is Freemium and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
  6. KeyText icon
     1 like

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

    28 KeyText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7.  2 likes

    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
     
  8. Xnee icon
     1 like

    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
     
  9. entr icon
     3 likes

    Run arbitrary commands when files change.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. ydotool icon
     1 like

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
     
  11.  Like

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. HotKeys icon
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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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