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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    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
     
  2. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. TypeIt4Me icon
     6 likes

    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.

    57 TypeIt4Me alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. 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 (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. 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
     
  6. 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
     
  7. AutoText icon
     9 likes

    You assign a keyword (an abbreviation) for a frequently used text snippet, phrase, sentence or paragraph, and AutoText will auto-type this snippet each time you type the abbreviation in ANY program.

    54 AutoText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. TaskLayout icon
     6 likes

    TaskLayout is a small portable layout manager which allow saving/restoring of desktop layout (a set of specified apps/windows with corresponding position on screen) in a single click/hotkey.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. If you have a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to click your mouse, Nimble Click can help. Nimble Click helps click your mouse for you at a set rate. You can even use a custom keyboard shortcut to click for you.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10.  1 like

    A keyboard macro tool. Contribute to bostrt/quikey development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Rapidkey icon
     2 likes

    RapidKey - Autotext and Macros for Windows XP that auto fill web forms. RapidKey provides you with a new Windows functionality. This software autocompletes text phrases and autoexpands shorthands in any Windows applications.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12.  3 likes

    Anacron is a periodic command scheduler. It executes commands at intervals specified in days. Unlike cron, it does not assume that the system is running continuously. It can therefore be used to control the execution of daily, weekly and monthly jobs (or anything with a period...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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