AutoHotkey AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Application Launchers

The best Application Launcher alternative to AutoHotkey is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey and 12 are Application Launchers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Application Launcher alternatives to AutoHotkey are FastKeys, Clavier+, Hammerspoon and windows-ahk.

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  1. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

     298 likes

    Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    82 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Microsoft PowerToys vs AutoHotkey Comments
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    7

    AutoHotkey is more like an scripting language, Microsoft PowerToys is a set of tools that help you out a lot, but not like AHK

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

    Powertoys is not an automation tool

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

    It is a completely different app for windows tweeks, while auto hotkeys is a script creator

    3 of 5 comments
    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  2. FastKeys icon

    FastKeys

     120 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.

    127 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastKeys screenshot 1
     
  4. Clavier+ icon

    Clavier+

     43 likes

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

    58 Clavier+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Clavier+ vs AutoHotkey Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    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.
    • Clavier+ is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
  5. Hammerspoon icon

    Hammerspoon

     27 likes

    This is a tool for powerful automation of OS X. At its core, Hammerspoon is just a bridge between the operating system and a Lua scripting engine.

    89 Hammerspoon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Macro Commander Pro icon

    Macro Commander Pro

     1 like

    A Windows software to automate working with applications or web pages by sending keys, clicking mouse, or using automation API's.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. xStarter icon

    xStarter

     5 likes

    xStarter will help you to automate each and every process in your computer. Automate your everyday tasks without any programming knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    xStarter screenshot 1
     
  10. Hoekey icon

    Hoekey

     6 likes

    HoeKey is a lightweight portable application that helps you create user-defined hot key combinations that control a wide variety of Windows functions from launching programs to modifying windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Shortcut Interface
     
  11. Sudare icon

    Sudare

     1 like

    Command Launcher for macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. AlomWare Toolbox icon

    AlomWare Toolbox

     3 likes

    AlomWare Toolbox is productivity software for Windows that empowers you to work faster and more efficiently every day, by use of window management, automation with hotkeys and macros, reminders and scheduled tasks, system tweaks, and more!.

    29 AlomWare Toolbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AlomWare Toolbox screenshot 1
     
  13. TaskLayout icon

    TaskLayout

     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
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  14. Copernic WinKey icon

    Copernic WinKey

     3 likes

    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
    Copernic WinKey screenshot 1
     
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