AutoKey AlternativesText Expanders & Task Automation Apps like AutoKey

AutoKey is described as 'Previously known as AutoKey Py3, is a Python 3 port of the discontinued OldAutoKey , the desktop automation utility for Linux and X11' and is a Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AutoKey for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and AutoHotkey apps. The best AutoKey alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AutoKey are espanso, AutoIt, Pulover’s Macro Creator and Microsoft Power Automate.

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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.

    161 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Most users think AutoHotkey is a great AutoKey alternative.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to AutoKey.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceAutoKey is also Free and Open Source
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightAutoKey is not according to our users
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    espanso

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

    46 espanso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceAutoKey is also Free and Open Source
    • espanso is LightweightAutoKey is not according to our users
  4. AutoIt icon

    AutoIt

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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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    Macro Recorder

    Records and replays mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes with customizable speed, macro editing, pixel detection, visual overlays for mouse paths, smooth action streamlining, event-based waits, and support for accurate, reliab...

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    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

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Microsoft Power Automate icon

    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 AutoKey.

    • Microsoft Power Automate is Freemium and ProprietaryAutoKey is Free and Open Source
    • Microsoft Power Automate is Privacy focusedAutoKey is not according to our users
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    Sikuli

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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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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. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Clavier+ icon

    Clavier+

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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. aText icon

    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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    • aText is the most popular commercial alternative to AutoKey.

    • aText is Paid and ProprietaryAutoKey is Free and Open Source
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    Hammerspoon

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. Text Blaze icon

    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)
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    • Text Blaze is the most popular SaaS alternative to AutoKey.

    • Text Blaze is Freemium and ProprietaryAutoKey is Free and Open Source
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    Keyran

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    The cutting-edge program for creating and using macros on any mouse and keyboard setup. Whether its suppressing recoil in combat or automating MMO tasks, Keyran has something for everybody. Over 5000 free macros for everyone to use.

    89 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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