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 Web-based 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 Sikuli.

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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.

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AutoKey alternatives page was last updated Sep 14, 2024
  1. AutoHotkey icon
     858 likes

    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.

    155 AutoHotkey alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Task Automation
    2.  Key rebinding
    3.  Global hotkey
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Macro Recording
    6.  Text Expansion
    7.  Key Mapping
    8.  Custom Scripts
    9.  Portable
    10.  Exe Compiler
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Ad-free
    AutoHotkey iconAutoKey Icon

    AutoHotkey VS AutoKey

    Is AutoHotkey a good alternative to AutoKey?
     
    • 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
  2. espanso icon
     95 likes

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

    39 espanso alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Portable
    5.  Console-based
    6.  Ad-free
    espanso iconAutoKey Icon

    espanso VS AutoKey

    Is espanso a good alternative to AutoKey?
     
    • 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
  3. AutoIt icon
     190 likes

    Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.

    117 AutoIt alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Macro Recording
    AutoIt iconAutoKey Icon

    AutoIt VS AutoKey

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  4. Pulover’s Macro Creator icon
     64 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.

    58 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives
    Pulover’s Macro Creator screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Workflow Automation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Macro Recording
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  OCR
    10.  Fill PDF Forms
    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 iconAutoKey Icon

    Pulover’s Macro Creator VS AutoKey

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  5. Sikuli icon
     110 likes

    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...

    64 Sikuli alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Sikuli Features

    1.  Web Clipper
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  OCR
    4.  Screenshot OCR
    5.  Image matching
    6.  Image recognition
    7.  UI testing
    Sikuli iconAutoKey Icon

    Sikuli VS AutoKey

    Is Sikuli a good alternative to AutoKey?
     
  6. Microsoft Power Automate icon
     17 likes

    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.

    21 Microsoft Power Automate alternatives
    Microsoft Power Automate screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Marketing Automation
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Calendar Integration
    9. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    10.  Cloud based
    11.  Robotic Process Automation
    12.  Workflow
    Microsoft Power Automate iconAutoKey Icon

    Microsoft Power Automate VS AutoKey

    Is this a good alternative to AutoKey?
     
    • 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
  7. Actiona icon
     46 likes

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

    61 Actiona alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Actiona Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Visual scripting
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Macro Recording
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable
    Actiona iconAutoKey Icon

    Actiona VS AutoKey

    Is Actiona a good alternative to AutoKey?
     
  8. aText icon
     38 likes

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

    48 aText alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop

    aText Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Import CSV Data
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Auto Correction
    6.  Sync with Google Drive
    7.  Support for Multiple Users
    8. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    9. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive
    10.  Snippets Manager
    aText iconAutoKey Icon

    aText VS AutoKey

    Is aText a good alternative to AutoKey?
     
    • aText is the most popular commercial alternative to AutoKey.

    • aText is Paid and ProprietaryAutoKey is Free and Open Source
  9. Clavier+ icon
     40 likes

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

    56 Clavier+ alternatives
    Clavier+ screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Clavier+ Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    Clavier+ iconAutoKey Icon

    Clavier+ VS AutoKey

    Is Clavier+ a good alternative to AutoKey?
     
  10. xdotool icon
     17 likes

    This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions.

    58 xdotool alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11

    xdotool Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  X11/Xorg
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Macro Recording
    xdotool iconAutoKey Icon

    xdotool VS AutoKey

    Is xdotool a good alternative to AutoKey?
     
  11. Repeat icon
     7 likes

    Repeat is a full-fledged, Java mouse/keyboard record/replay and automation hotkeys/macros creation using modern programming languages, and more advanced automation features. Working across three major OSes: Windows, OSX, and Linux.

    62 Repeat alternatives
    Repeat screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java

    Repeat Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Macro Recording
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    4.  Replay
    5.  X server
    Repeat iconAutoKey Icon

    Repeat VS AutoKey

    Is Repeat a good alternative to AutoKey?
     
  12. Hammerspoon icon
     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.

    85 Hammerspoon alternatives
    Configuration window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Hammerspoon Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Lua scripting
    Hammerspoon iconAutoKey Icon

    Hammerspoon VS AutoKey

    Is Hammerspoon a good alternative to AutoKey?
     
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