OldAutoKey AlternativesText Expanders and other similar apps like OldAutoKey

OldAutoKey is described as 'AutoKey is a desktop automation utility for Linux and X11. It allows you to manage collection of scripts and phrases, and assign abbreviations and hotkeys to these. This allows you to execute a script or insert text on demand in any program' and is a popular Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OldAutoKey for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Google Chrome and SaaS apps. The best OldAutoKey alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OldAutoKey are AutoIt, AutoKey, Pulover’s Macro Creator and Sikuli.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon

    AutoHotkey

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    AutoHotkey is an open-source Windows scripting language for task automation. It crafts scripts for operations like form filling and auto-clicking, initially starting with hotkeys yet evolving into a complete script language. Converts scripts to executables, works offline, and supports debugging.

    160 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to OldAutoKey.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OldAutoKey.

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceOldAutoKey is also Free and Open Source
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightOldAutoKey is not according to our users
  2. AutoIt icon

    AutoIt

     195 likes
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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. AutoKey icon

    AutoKey

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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.

    73 AutoKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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    It's a maintained port of AutoKey updated to run on Python 3. The project name has changed name from AutoKey Py3 to just AutoKey

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    • Almost everyone thinks AutoKey is a great OldAutoKey alternative.

    • AutoKey is the most popular Linux alternative to OldAutoKey.

    • AutoKey is Free and Open SourceOldAutoKey is also Free and Open Source
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  6. Pulover’s Macro Creator icon

    Pulover’s Macro Creator

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    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

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    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Sikuli icon

    Sikuli

     110 likes
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    Sikuli is a visual technology to search and automate graphical user interfaces (GUI) using images (screenshots). The first release of Sikuli contains Sikuli Script, a visual scripting API for Jython, and Sikuli IDE, an integrated development environment for writing visual...

    66 Sikuli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • This alternative is disputed. Sikuli is a legitimate OldAutoKey alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Sikuli is the most popular Mac alternative to OldAutoKey.

    • Sikuli is Free and Open SourceOldAutoKey is also Free and Open Source
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    Actiona

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    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.

    64 Actiona alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Microsoft Power Automate

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    Microsoft Power Automate is an advanced automation platform. It offers a wide range of features, including AI-powered automation, RPA, BPA, DPA, and process/task mining.

    22 Microsoft Power Automate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Microsoft Power Automate is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to OldAutoKey.

    • Microsoft Power Automate is Freemium and ProprietaryOldAutoKey is Free and Open Source
    • Microsoft Power Automate is Privacy focusedOldAutoKey is not according to our users
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    Clavier+

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

    57 Clavier+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    TextExpander

     67 likes
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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.

    75 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 OldAutoKey.

    • TextExpander is the most popular commercial alternative to OldAutoKey.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryOldAutoKey is Free and Open Source
    • TextExpander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedOldAutoKey is not according to our users
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    aText

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    aText accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define.

    49 aText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
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    Text Blaze

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    Streamlines repetitive typing using keyboard shortcuts and custom dynamic snippets. Provides browser-based integration, shared team snippets with commenting, granular access control, usage statistics, and works across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms for multiple professions.

    44 Text Blaze alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Snippet creation and editing.
     
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