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. AutoText icon
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    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.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. TaskLayout icon
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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    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
     
  6. Rapidkey icon
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    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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Copernic WinKey is a free, simple and lightweight tool allowing you to redefine keyboard shortcuts with the Windows key. You can now create hotkeys to your favorite system folders, programs or even web links.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Text expander for Windows. Automatically replaces specified abbreviations with full phrases with the possibility to insert dates and time in the necessary format, move the cursor and perform other functions allowing you to increase your performance.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Cognifirm icon
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    Cognifirm is a Danish tech company that uses AI to automate micro-processes and small tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Slashit icon
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    We built Slashit because we were tired of typing the same message/mail/comment again and again. If you write replies, fill forms, or send emails all day, this is for you.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Free download of a highspeed auto clicker. Works great with cookie clicker, ARK and other stuff!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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