EventGhost Alternatives

EventGhost is described as 'Advanced, easy to use and extensible automation tool for MS Windows. It can use different input devices like infrared or wireless remote controls to trigger macros, that on their part control a computer and its attached hardware' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to EventGhost for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, AutoHotkey, Linux and Android apps. The best EventGhost alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like EventGhost are Tasker, MacMobility, Hammerspoon and Repeat.

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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.

    159 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    AutoHotkey doesn't support watching for events. However, it can be triggered from EventGhost to perform complex tasks.

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    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to EventGhost.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceEventGhost is also Free and Open Source
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightEventGhost 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.

    52 Tasker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • Tasker is the most popular commercial alternative to EventGhost.

    • Tasker is Paid and ProprietaryEventGhost is Free and Open Source
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    MacMobility

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    Unlock the power of personalized control with MacMobility, the app that brings the functionality of a remote control right to your device.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • MacMobility is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to EventGhost.

    • MacMobility is Paid and ProprietaryEventGhost is Free and Open Source
    • MacMobility is CustomizableEventGhost is not according to our users
  6. 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.

    71 Repeat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
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    Comments about Repeat as an Alternative to EventGhost
    mrudat
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    Repeat doesn't support watching for events to trigger automations.

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    • Repeat is the most popular Linux alternative to EventGhost.

    • Repeat is Free and Open SourceEventGhost is also Free and Open Source
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    xdotool

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    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.

    61 xdotool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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    Mjolnir

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    Lightweight automation and productivity power-tool for OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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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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    Shortery

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    Automates macOS Shortcuts with seven configurable triggers, including application launch or quit, system wake or sleep, scheduled times, login and logout, custom hotkeys, appearance mode changes, and power events, supporting complex automation for daily workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Mini Mouse Macro icon

    Mini Mouse Macro

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    A free light weight mouse macro that records mouse movements, clicks and keyboard entries. Mini Mouse Macro is totally free, no adds, no banners, no trial, free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Buttoncommander

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    Windows Toolbar Creator and Launcher Software, With Buttoncommander you can Automate True Toolbars any sort of Computer Movements.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
    Toolbar Creator and Sitebar Launcher on Windows Tablets.
     
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    Comments about Buttoncommander as an Alternative to EventGhost
    mrudat
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    Buttoncommander doesn't support watching for events to trigger automations.

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    • Buttoncommander is Paid and ProprietaryEventGhost is Free and Open Source
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