AutoHotkey AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Automation Apps

The best Task Automation alternative to AutoHotkey is AutoIt, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey and many of them are Task Automation Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Task Automation App alternatives to AutoHotkey are Tasker, FastKeys, BetterTouchTool and Pulover’s Macro Creator.

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AutoIt
197 likes
Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.
140 AutoIt alternatives
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Free
Proprietary
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Task Automation
Origin
Australia
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Windows
Australia
Good alternative?Is AutoIt a good alternative to AutoHotkey?

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AutoIt vs AutoHotkey Comments
Positive comment by Guest · Aug 17, 2017
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
Positive comment by Guest · Mar 23, 2017
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.
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AutoIt is Free and ProprietaryAutoHotkey is Free and Open Source
Tasker
145 likes
Advanced automation app for Android that lets you trigger actions like alarms and app launches based on configurable events like phone calls or time of day. Tasker also lets you create apps using these automation features.
58 Tasker alternatives
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Paid
Proprietary
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Task Automation
Origin
Portugal
EU
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Android
Android Tablet
Portugal
EU
Good alternative?Is Tasker a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
FastKeys
122 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.
141 FastKeys alternatives
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Text Expander
Task Automation
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Windows
+9
Good alternative?Is FastKeys a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
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BetterTouchTool
109 likes
Customizes input devices on macOS by enabling gesture and button mapping, keyboard shortcut assignment, window snapping, automation, scripting, multi-device integration, and iOS app control. Features include touch bar, Apple Remote, and per-app profiles.
92 BetterTouchTool alternatives
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Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Window Manager
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Germany
EU
+1
Good alternative?Is BetterTouchTool a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
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.
81 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Task Automation
Text Expander
Origin
Brazil
Alerts
Bundleware
Platforms
Windows
Brazil
+7
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Bundleware
From version 4.5.1, during installation, the user is presented with an offer for software by Lavasoft and a button to decline.
Pulover’s Macro Creator vs AutoHotkey Comments
Positive comment by jorgeeliecer · Jun 24, 2017
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
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Pulover’s Macro Creator is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
AutoKey
41 likes
AutoKey, previously known as AutoKey Py3, is a Python 3 port of the discontinued OldAutoKey , the desktop automation utility for Linux and X11.
86 AutoKey alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Text Expander
Task Automation
Platforms
Linux
X11
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AutoKey vs AutoHotkey Comments
Positive comment by SergioInToronto · Mar 2, 2021
Simple, efficient, full access to python in scripts.
1 of 1 comments
AutoKey is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
AutoKey is a Text Expansion AutoHotkey is a Task Automation App
Actiona
50 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.
69 Actiona alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Task Automation
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Windows
Linux
France
EU
+1
Good alternative?Is Actiona a good alternative to AutoHotkey?

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Actiona vs AutoHotkey Comments
Negative comment by Guest · Jul 23, 2019
cannot create standalone script on linux
Negative comment by Guest · Aug 29, 2021
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.
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Actiona is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
Clavier+
45 likes
Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.
60 Clavier+ alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Key Mapping
Text Expander
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Windows
France
EU
Good alternative?Is Clavier+ a good alternative to AutoHotkey?

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1comment
Clavier+ vs AutoHotkey Comments
Positive comment by Guest · Jul 18, 2017
Simplicity: Windows 10 has broken storage of shortcuts keys to .lnk files; this is a good replacement with additional capabilities.
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Clavier+ is Free and Open SourceAutoHotkey is also Free and Open Source
Clavier+ is a Key Mapping AutoHotkey is a Task Automation App
LibreAutomate C#
7 likes
LibreAutomate is a C# script editor and library for automation of tasks of any kind and complexity on Windows computers.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application typeApplication types
Task Automation
Text Expander
Platforms
Windows
Good alternative?Is LibreAutomate C# a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
Hammerspoon
29 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.
95 Hammerspoon alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Task Automation
Platforms
Mac
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Automate
29 likes
Automate various tasks on your Android smartphone or tablet. Create your automations with flowscharts, automatically change settings or perform actions based on triggered event.
39 Automate alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Task Automation
Origin
Sweden
EU
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
Sweden
EU
Good alternative?Is Automate a good alternative to AutoHotkey?
Automator
33 likes
With Automator, you can accomplish time-consuming, repetitive manual tasks quickly, efficiently, and effortlessly. Automator lets you skip the complex programming and scripting that is normally required to create automations.
79 Automator alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Task Automation
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
United States
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