entr AlternativesTask Automation Apps like entr

entr is described as 'Run arbitrary commands when files change' and is a Task Automation app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to entr for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Mac, Windows and Android Tablet apps. The best entr alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like entr are Tasker, MacroDroid, Easer and Automator.

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entr alternatives page was last updated Apr 14, 2022
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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.

    158 AutoHotkey alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tray menu

    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 entr

     

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to entr.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open Sourceentr is also Free and Open Source
    • AutoHotkey is Lightweightentr is not according to our users
  2. Tasker icon

    Tasker

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    Advanced automation app for Android that lets you trigger actions like alarms and app launches based on configurable events like phone calls or time of day. Tasker also lets you create apps using these automation features.

    49 Tasker alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Tasker Features

    1.  Support for Android Things
    2.  Actions

    Tasker VS entr

     

    • Tasker is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to entr.

    • Tasker is the most popular commercial alternative to entr.

    • Tasker is Paid and Proprietaryentr is Free and Open Source
  4. MacroDroid icon

    MacroDroid

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    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

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

     
  5. Easer icon

    Easer

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    Easer is an event-driven Android automation app. It knows various events, and you, the user, could tell it what to do on what event (and even combine multiple events!). Routine actions no longer need to be taken manually.

    14 Easer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.8.2.3) is from April 2022.

    Easer Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    2.  Actions

    Easer VS entr

     
  6. Automator icon

    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.

    60 Automator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Automator screenshot 1

    Automator Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Macro Recording
    3.  Automatic Form-Filler
    4.  Better tags service

    Automator VS entr

     

    • Automator is the most popular Mac alternative to entr.

    • Automator is Free and Proprietaryentr is Free and Open Source
  7. Modes and Routines icon

    Modes and Routines

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    Modes and Routines on your Galaxy phone or tablet can help you navigate your day. For example, when you get to work in the morning, Bixby can mute notification sounds and turn on Wi-Fi. Or, when you’re going to sleep, Bixby can lower your screen's brightness level.

    10 Modes and Routines alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Coding Required

    Modes and Routines VS entr

     
  9. Repeat icon

    Repeat

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    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.

    65 Repeat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
    Repeat screenshot 1

    Repeat Features

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

    Repeat VS entr

     

    • Repeat is the most popular Linux alternative to entr.

    • Repeat is Free and Open Sourceentr is also Free and Open Source
  10. Automate icon

    Automate

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    Automate various tasks on your Android smartphone or tablet. Create your automations with flowscharts, automatically change settings or perform actions based on triggered event.

    33 Automate alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Automate screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Flow Chart
    3.  Actions

    Automate VS entr

     
  11. TapTap icon

    TapTap

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    TapTap is a port of the double tap on back of device feature from Android 12 to any Android 7.0+ device

    1 TapTap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    TapTap Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Customizable triggers
    3.  Actions
    4.  Touch Gestures

    TapTap VS entr

     
  12. Shortery icon

    Shortery

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    Tired of manually executing a Shortcut every morning when starting to work? Just add the Shortcut to Shortery and let it run automatically.

    Shortery offers seven different triggers to run a Shortcut:

    144 Shortery alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Shortery screenshot 1

    Shortery VS entr

     
  13. AutomateIt icon

    AutomateIt

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    Automate Your Android! With AutomateIt, you can define a set of your desired behaviors in response to events on your Android device.

    17 AutomateIt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    Main screen
    My Rules
    Rules Market

    AutomateIt Features

    1.  Actions

    AutomateIt VS entr

     
  14. Stepwise icon

    Stepwise

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    Stepwise is a free automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

    117 Stepwise alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Stepwise screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Automation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Autohotkey
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  Support for Hotkeys
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Workflow
    10.  Macro Recording
    11.  Run Windows software

    Stepwise VS entr

     
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