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, Linux, AutoHotkey and X11 apps. The best EventGhost alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like EventGhost are Tasker, xdotool, Repeat and Hammerspoon.

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EventGhost is an 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...

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EventGhost alternatives page was last updated Dec 29, 2023
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  1. AutoHotkey icon
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    AutoHotkey

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    AutoHotkey is a free, open-source scripting language for Windows that allows users to easily create small to complex scripts for all kinds of tasks such as: form fillers, auto-clicking, macros, etc.

    157 AutoHotkey alternatives
    Tray menu

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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 iconEventGhost Icon

    AutoHotkey VS EventGhost

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    Comments about AutoHotkey as an Alternative to EventGhost
     
    mrudat

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

    Negative comment •Dec 29, 2023
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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
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    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.

    47 Tasker alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Tasker Features

    1.  Support for Android Things
    2.  Actions
    Tasker iconEventGhost Icon

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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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    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.

    58 xdotool alternatives
    xdotool screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open 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 iconEventGhost Icon

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    • xdotool is the most popular Linux alternative to EventGhost.

    • xdotool is Free and Open SourceEventGhost is also Free and Open Source
  5. Repeat icon
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    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.

    63 Repeat alternatives
    Repeat screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
    Repeat screenshot 1
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    Repeat Features

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

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    mrudat

    Repeat doesn't support watching for events to trigger automations.

    Negative comment •Dec 29, 2023
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    Repeat icon

    • Repeat is the most popular Mac alternative to EventGhost.

    • Repeat is Free and Open SourceEventGhost is also Free and Open Source
  6. Hammerspoon icon
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    Hammerspoon

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    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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Hammerspoon Features

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

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  7. Keyran icon
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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.

    88 Keyran alternatives
    Keyran screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Keyran Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys
    2.  Macro Recording
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    Keyran iconEventGhost Icon

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  9. Shortery icon
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    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:

    143 Shortery alternatives
    Shortery screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Shortery iconEventGhost Icon

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  10. Stepwise icon
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    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.

    118 Stepwise alternatives
    Stepwise screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Interface
    Interface and Quick Menu
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    Quick Menu

    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 iconEventGhost Icon

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  11. Mini Mouse Macro icon
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    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.

    106 Mini Mouse Macro alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Mini Mouse Macro Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Macro Recording
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    Options window
    Mini Mouse Macro iconEventGhost Icon

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  12. Mjolnir icon
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    Mjolnir

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    Lightweight automation and productivity power-tool for OS X.

    51 Mjolnir alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mjolnir iconEventGhost Icon

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  13. Buttoncommander icon
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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.

    113 Buttoncommander alternatives
    Toolbar Creator and Sitebar Launcher on Windows Tablets.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
    Toolbar Launcher and Painting With Photoshop on a Touch Screen Monitor.
    Make Virtual Keycaps and toolbars.
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    Toolbars animations for Mouse Devices and Stylus pen and Touch Devices.

    Buttoncommander Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Macro Recording
    5.  Support for Hotkeys
    6.  Run Windows software
    7.  Autohotkey
    8.  On-screen Keyboard
    9.  Launcher
    Buttoncommander iconEventGhost Icon

    Buttoncommander VS EventGhost

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    Comments about Buttoncommander as an Alternative to EventGhost
     
    mrudat

    Buttoncommander doesn't support watching for events to trigger automations.

    Negative comment •Dec 29, 2023
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    • Buttoncommander is Paid and ProprietaryEventGhost is Free and Open Source
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    keystarter

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    keystarter automation software. you can make a set of 3d button icons with keystroke command scripts and create your own popup menus - clipboards or virtual keyboards.

    93 keystarter alternatives
    keystarter 1.0 all in one software

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
    popupmenu with clipboards and multi selectors
    directory of keystarter 1.0
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    editor of keystarter 1.0

    keystarter Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Autohotkey
    5.  Support for Hotkeys
    6.  Run Windows software
    7.  On-screen Keyboard
    keystarter iconEventGhost Icon

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