AutoHotkey Alternatives

Apps similar to AutoHotkey include Microsoft PowerToys, which is free and open source. Other options are espanso, AutoIt, Tasker and FastKeys. There's no shortage of Text Expanders like AutoHotkey, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and the web.

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  1. RELYR icon
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    RELYR is a free, open-source input remapping application for Windows 10 and 11. It lets users configure keyboard and mouse actions through a graphical interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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    CueValet watches for a cue and does what you set - no scripts, no code. Cues: a pixel turns (or stops being) a colour with adjustable tolerance, a window appears, a timer fires, a key is pressed. Actions: click a spot (with cursor restore), press keys, type text, launch a...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Type4 icon
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    Type4 is a free text expander and snippet extension designed to streamline your workflow and reduce repetitive typing—perfect for modern professionals looking to boost productivity.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Google Chrome
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  4. KeyTik icon
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    KeyTik is an open-source, all-in-one automation tool that lets you automate nearly anything at your will. Initially, KeyTik focused on being a keyboard remapper with profiles, allowing you to activate or deactivate each remap individually.

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    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
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  5. Makro icon
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    Free, private text expander for Chrome and Firefox. AES-256 encrypted, zero tracking, 7 languages. Free tier is unlimited - no account needed. Pro from $2.99/mo.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  6. KeyCore icon
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    KeyCore is a powerful keyboard and mouse remapper that goes beyond basic functionality. It lets you customize classic Windows settings such as repeat delay, repeat rate, and key cooldowns—on a per-key basis.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    xdotool type for wayland.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
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  8. TinyTask Pro is a Modern Windows automation tool that records and replays keyboard and mouse actions to automate repetitive tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Loopnator icon
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    One-button mouse & keyboard recorder for Windows: record a task once, replay it N times with millisecond precision, a readable step editor, humanized replays, colour triggers and a built-in failsafe.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Clicador icon
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    Clicador is basically an auto clicker, that is simple a program that simulates mouse clicking. It's fairly generic and will work alongside any other computer program running at the time and acting as though a physical mouse button is pressed.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    This is a tool for automatically creating typing shortcuts from a corpus of your own writing!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AutoHotkey
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