Automator AlternativesTask Automation Apps like Automator

Automator is described as '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' and is a Task Automation app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Automator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Automator alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Automator are AutoIt, UI.Vision RPA, FastKeys and Pulover’s Macro Creator.

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Automator alternatives are mainly Task Automation Apps but may also be Text Expanders or Key Mapping Tools.  Other popular filters includes Windows + Task Automation. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Automator.
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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.

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Automator alternatives page was last updated May 12, 2022
  1. AutoHotkey icon
     863 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.

    156 AutoHotkey alternatives
    Tray menu

    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 iconAutomator Icon

    AutoHotkey VS Automator

    Is AutoHotkey a good alternative to Automator?
     
    Comments about AutoHotkey as an Alternative to Automator
     
    Guest

    It lacks several of the features that make Automator more user friendly.

    Negative commentApr 30, 2020
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    AutoHotkey icon
    • Most users think AutoHotkey is a great Automator alternative.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to Automator.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceAutomator is Free and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightAutomator is not according to our users
  2. 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 iconAutomator Icon

    AutoIt VS Automator

    Is AutoIt a good alternative to Automator?
     
    Comments about AutoIt as an Alternative to Automator
     
    Bernd M

    AutoIT does not work on the Mac :-(

    Negative commentMar 17, 2019
    -3
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    • AutoIt is Free and ProprietaryAutomator is also Free and Proprietary
    • AutoIt is LightweightAutomator is not according to our users
  3. UI.Vision RPA icon
     114 likes

    Open-source task and test automation tool and Selenium IDE. The UI.Vision RPA software is a browser extension that can do desktop automation as well! Use it for web automation, form filling, screen scraping and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

    134 UI.Vision RPA alternatives
    UI.Vision RPA software is a browser extension, but it can do desktop automation as well!

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Top UI.Vision RPA Features

    1.  Workflow Automation
    2.  Screenshot OCR
    3.  Compatible with Selenium IDE
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Task Automation
    6.  Auto-Refresh
    7.  Screen Scraping
    8.  Visual UI testing
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Marketing Automation
    11.  Support for scripting
    12.  Website Monitoring
    UI.Vision RPA iconAutomator Icon

    UI.Vision RPA VS Automator

    Is UI.Vision RPA a good alternative to Automator?
     
    Comments about UI.Vision RPA as an Alternative to Automator
     
    Timo Simon

    Kantu is a cross-platform task automation tool. It works great on Mac High Sierra, Mojave and newer.

    Positive commentMar 6, 2019
    4
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    UI.Vision RPA icon
    • Almost everyone thinks UI.Vision RPA is a great Automator alternative.

    • UI.Vision RPA is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Automator.

    • UI.Vision RPA is Freemium and Open SourceAutomator is Free and Proprietary
  4. FastKeys icon
     116 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.

    127 FastKeys alternatives
    FastKeys screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Autohotkey
    4.  Run Windows software
    5.  Portable
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9.  Exe Compiler
    10.  Macro Recording
    11.  Support for Hotkeys
    12.  Launcher
    FastKeys iconAutomator Icon

    FastKeys VS Automator

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  5. Pulover’s Macro Creator icon
     66 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.

    59 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 iconAutomator Icon

    Pulover’s Macro Creator VS Automator

    Is this a good alternative to Automator?
     
  6. 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...

    65 Sikuli alternatives
    Automatic Routing

    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 iconAutomator Icon

    Sikuli VS Automator

    Is Sikuli a good alternative to Automator?
     
  7. Karabiner Elements icon
     69 likes

    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).

    78 Karabiner Elements alternatives
    Karabiner Elements screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Karabiner Elements Features

    1.  Tab Control
    2.  Emacs mode
    Karabiner Elements iconAutomator Icon

    Karabiner Elements VS Automator

    Is Karabiner Elements a good alternative to Automator?
     
  8. MacroDroid icon
     33 likes

    MacroDroid is a task automation and configuration app that focuses heavily on usability with a simple UI and logical step by step process.

    25 MacroDroid alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android-x86
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
    • BlueStacks
    • LDPlayer
    • Lineage OS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Recurring Tasks
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Autoclicking on ads
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  Task Time Tracking
    8.  Portable
    9.  Actions
    10.  USB tether
    11.  Email automation
    MacroDroid iconAutomator Icon

    MacroDroid VS Automator

    Is MacroDroid a good alternative to Automator?
     
    • MacroDroid is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Automator.

    • MacroDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryAutomator is Free and Proprietary
    • MacroDroid is LightweightAutomator is not according to our users
  9. Hazel icon
     51 likes

    Automated organization for your Mac.

    28 Hazel alternatives
    Hazel screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Hazel Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Custom rules
    3.  Visual scripting
    Hazel iconAutomator Icon

    Hazel VS Automator

    Is Hazel a good alternative to Automator?
     
    • Hazel is the most popular commercial alternative to Automator.

    • Hazel is Paid and ProprietaryAutomator is Free and Proprietary
  10. Keyboard Maestro icon
     50 likes

    Automate applications or web sites, text or images, simple or complex, on command or scheduled. You can automate virtually anything.

    57 Keyboard Maestro alternatives
    Keyboard Maestro screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Keyboard Maestro Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Function Key Shortcuts
    Keyboard Maestro iconAutomator Icon

    Keyboard Maestro VS Automator

    Is Keyboard Maestro a good alternative to Automator?
     
  11. 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.

    86 Hammerspoon alternatives
    Configuration window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Hammerspoon Features

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

    Hammerspoon VS Automator

    Is Hammerspoon a good alternative to Automator?
     
  12. Organize icon
     12 likes

    The file management automation software.

    26 Organize alternatives
    Organize screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  File Organizer
    6.  Organization
    Organize iconAutomator Icon

    Organize VS Automator

    Is Organize a good alternative to Automator?
     
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