AutoHotkey AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Text Expanders

The best Text Expander alternative to AutoHotkey is espanso, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey and many of them are Text Expanders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Text Expander alternatives to AutoHotkey are FastKeys, Pulover’s Macro Creator, AutoKey and Karabiner Elements.

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  1. FastKeys icon
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    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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  2. 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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Bundleware

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  3. AutoKey icon
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    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

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  4. Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift).

    91 Karabiner Elements alternatives

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  5. Clavier+ icon
     45 likes

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

    60 Clavier+ alternatives

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  6. LibreAutomate is a C# script editor and library for automation of tasks of any kind and complexity on Windows computers.

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  7. Promptline icon
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    Keyboard-first tray app for coding agents: copy an error or diff, press a global hotkey, choose a prompt, and paste clipboard context into Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or browser chat. Plain JSON packs include search, pins, fields, preview, and review before use. No account or telemetry; disable daily update checks.

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  8. TextExpander icon
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    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.

    99 TextExpander alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. windows-ahk icon
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    A simple and intuitive AutoHotKey script designed to enhance Windows shortcuts and improve your workflow.

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