BetterTouchTool AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like BetterTouchTool

BetterTouchTool is described as 'Great, feature packed app that allows you to configure many gestures for your Magic Mouse (1 & 2), Macbook Trackpad and Magic Trackpad (1 & 2) and also Mouse Gestures for normal mice' and is a very popular Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BetterTouchTool for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, AutoHotkey and Setapp apps. The best BetterTouchTool alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BetterTouchTool are Rectangle, SnapZones, AquaSnap and Karabiner Elements.

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BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed app that allows you to configure many gestures for your Magic Mouse (1 & 2), Macbook Trackpad and Magic Trackpad (1 & 2) and also Mouse Gestures for normal mice.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
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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.

    156 AutoHotkey alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 VS BetterTouchTool

     
    Comments about AutoHotkey as an Alternative to BetterTouchTool
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    Negative Aug 10, 2019
    4

    It's too complicated and not as user friendly

    Guest
    Negative Apr 29, 2020
    -1

    This is a program for Windows only, not for Mac

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    • Some users think AutoHotkey is a great BetterTouchTool alternative, some don't.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to BetterTouchTool.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceBetterTouchTool is Paid and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightBetterTouchTool is not according to our users
  2. Rectangle icon
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    Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts. Rectangle is a window management app based on Spectacle Wndow Manager, written in Swift (programming language).

    72 Rectangle alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Window Resizing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Usability
    4.  Window move resize
    5.  Snap windows
    6.  Low memory usage
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  No registration required

    Rectangle VS BetterTouchTool

     
    • Rectangle is the most popular Mac alternative to BetterTouchTool.

    • Rectangle is Freemium and Open SourceBetterTouchTool is Paid and Proprietary
    • Rectangle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBetterTouchTool is not according to our users
  3. SnapZones icon
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    Organize windows with ease using SnapZones. Enjoy magnetic snapping, predefined and custom layouts, multiple display configuration, and seamless transitioning between workspaces. SnapZones auto-starts at login, ensuring streamlined productivity for macOS users in any environment.

    52 SnapZones alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Custom layouts
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    SnapZones VS BetterTouchTool

     
    • SnapZones is the most popular commercial alternative to BetterTouchTool.

    • SnapZones is Paid and ProprietaryBetterTouchTool is also Paid and Proprietary
    • SnapZones is Privacy focused and LightweightBetterTouchTool is not according to our users
  4. AquaSnap icon
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    Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

    88 AquaSnap alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    AquaSnap Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Window docking
    6.  Shortcut keys
    7.  Dock

    AquaSnap VS BetterTouchTool

     
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    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).

    77 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Karabiner Elements Features

    1.  Tab Control
    2.  Emacs mode

    Karabiner Elements VS BetterTouchTool

     
  6. MacsyZones icon
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    Make your workflow more efficient with MacsyZones. Organize your windows with ease.

    51 MacsyZones alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TH flagThailand

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Snap windows
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  Workflow Management
    9.  Window organizer

    MacsyZones VS BetterTouchTool

     
  7. Swish icon
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    The missing gesture layer for macOS.

    62 Swish alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  Touch Gestures

    Swish VS BetterTouchTool

     
  8. Multitouch icon
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    Easily add more multitouch gestures to macOS, and customize what the gestures do. Multitouch is the most elegant Mac app for utilizing the power of your Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse.

    9 Multitouch alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  MultiTouch
    2.  Touch Gestures

    Multitouch VS BetterTouchTool

     
  9. GestureSign icon
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    Create and assign touchscreen gestures to actions on a windows tablet. Use to interact in a more user friendly way with the user interface e.g. mimic keyboard shortcuts, employ functions of the operating system ect.

    7 GestureSign alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Portable
    4.  MultiTouch
    5.  Touch Gestures

    GestureSign VS BetterTouchTool

     
  10. Hyperkey icon
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    Use an additional modifier key for all your keyboard shortcuts with this straightforward app. Utilize an unused key by converting the caps lock or any modifier key to the hyper key, which combines all four modifiers. The hyper key can be used in any app with keyboard shortcuts.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Hyperkey VS BetterTouchTool

     
  11. Wins icon
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    Wins is a Windows Manager, which brings system-level arrange window features to Mac.

    55 Wins alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Window docking
    5.  Snap windows
    6.  Dock

    Wins VS BetterTouchTool

     
  12. Middle Click icon
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    Emulate a scroll wheel click with three finger Click or Tap on MacBook trackpad and Magic Mouse with macOS Sonoma support!.

    6 Middle Click alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Middle Click VS BetterTouchTool

     
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