AutoHotkey Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to AutoHotkey for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is AutoIt, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to AutoHotkey are espanso, FastKeys, Pulover’s Macro Creator and Clavier+.

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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 Chrome OS, Linux, Android, Mac, 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. AutoIt icon

    AutoIt

     196 likes

    Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.

    122 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about AutoIt as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    Guest
    Positive
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    Very easy, well documented and powerfull script language. Once you start using it you will never stop. But, one thing is missing to make AutoIt perfect: Debugger

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    It is a really powerful tool, it enables easy automation of desktop App (at least that is what i used it for) with an easy programming language. i think that anyone with basic programming experience can easily use it and do some cool stuff avoiding repetetieve tasks.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think AutoIt is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • AutoIt is the most popular Windows alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • AutoIt is the most popular free alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • AutoIt is Free and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
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    espanso

     121 likes

    An open source, cross-platform text expander written in Rust.

    47 espanso alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Most users think espanso is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • espanso is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • espanso is the most popular Open Source alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  4. FastKeys icon

    FastKeys

     119 likes

    All in one Windows automation software. Fully configurable text expander, start menu, shortcuts, auto complete and mouse gestures. User-defined commands to run files, open webpages, send macros or automate anything. Incredibly powerful but yet simple to use.

    125 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    TextExpander

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  6. Pulover’s Macro Creator icon

    Pulover’s Macro Creator

     68 likes

    Pulover’s Macro Creator is a Free Automation Tool and Script Generator. It is based on AutoHotkey language and provides users with multiple automation functions, as well as a built-in recorder.

    62 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Pulover’s Macro Creator as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
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    It needs polish but is a powerful tool to get started fast with autohotkey even if you know nothing about programing, the catch is that some times it get stuck and need to restart but is totally worth it if you wand a macro knowing almost nothing and geting done really quick

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Pulover’s Macro Creator is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • Pulover’s Macro Creator is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
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    Clavier+

     43 likes

    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

    57 Clavier+ alternatives

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    • Windows
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    Comments about Clavier+ as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    Guest
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    Simplicity: Windows 10 has broken storage of shortcuts keys to .lnk files; this is a good replacement with additional capabilities.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Clavier+ is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • Clavier+ is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
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    Actiona

     47 likes

    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists. You don't need to know any programming language to use it: its intuitive interface allows you to create action lists (scripts) using drag & drop.

    64 Actiona alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Actiona as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
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    cannot create standalone script on linux

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    didn't show in previews or text the software had the ability to press a few keys and have a presaved text document entered into/onto a form, or a text field.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Actiona is a great AutoHotkey alternative.

    • Actiona is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
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    TextExpander

     67 likes

    Boosts team efficiency by managing, creating, and sharing reusable text snippets across all platforms with support for fill-in fields, advanced customization, and insightful analytics to drive productivity and performance enhancement.

    76 TextExpander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to AutoHotkey.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
    • TextExpander is Privacy focusedAutoHotkey is not according to our users
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    Automation Workshop

     8 likes

    Automation Workshop is software for automation of complex and recurring processes that would otherwise take a lot of intensive and repetitive user work time. Create automated tasks easier than ever before. Automation Workshop requires no scripting, programming or coding skills.

    77 Automation Workshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. UiPath icon

    UiPath

     31 likes

    A free, fully-featured, and extensible tool for automating any web or desktop application. UiPath Studio Community is free for individual developers, small professional teams, education and training purposes.

    120 UiPath alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  15. Jitbit Macro Recorder icon

    Jitbit Macro Recorder

     16 likes

    Macro Recorder is not only a mouse recorder, keyboard recorder and player. It is also a very powerful automation software and EXE-compiler.

    53 Jitbit Macro Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Jitbit Macro Recorder as an Alternative to AutoHotkey
    Guest
    Positive
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    Very easy to use.....best performance.....friendly interface

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Jitbit Macro Recorder is Paid and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
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