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

EventGhost alternatives are mainly Text Expanders but may also be Task Automation Apps or Remote Desktop Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of EventGhost.

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EventGhost

Free • Open Source
Windows

EventGhost is an advanced, easy to use and extensible automation tool for MS Windows. It can use different input devices...

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AutoHotkey
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Free • Open Source
Text Expander
Task Automation App
Windows
150 alternatives to AutoHotkey
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.
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AutoHotkey Features
1. LightweightAutoHotkey consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for scriptingAutoHotkey supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
3. PortableAutoHotkey can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Macro Recording
Key rebinding
Global hotkey
Custom Scripts
Exe Compiler
Support for Hotkeys
Automatic Looping
Hammerspoon
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Free • Open Source
Task Automation App
Mac
86 alternatives to Hammerspoon
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.
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Hammerspoon Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsHammerspoon can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Lua scripting
xdotool
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Free • Open Source
Workflow Automation Tool
Linux
X11
58 alternatives to xdotool
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.
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xdotool Features
1. Command line interfacexdotool either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Support for scriptingxdotool supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
X11/Xorg
Support for Hotkeys
Macro Recording
Repeat
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Free • Open Source
Task Automation App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Java
57 alternatives to Repeat
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.
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Repeat Features
1. Support for scriptingRepeat supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Macro Recording
Support for Hotkeys
Replay
Mjolnir
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Free • Open Source
Mac
44 alternatives to Mjolnir
Lightweight automation and productivity power-tool for OS X.

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Quick Macros
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Paid • Proprietary
Text Expander
Windows
92 alternatives to Quick Macros
Quick Macros automates repetitive tasks, even the most complex. Your macros can press keys, click buttons, links, menu items, on-screen images and other UI objects, manage windows, run and manage files, wait for various events, show dialogs, send/receive internet files and...
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Quick Macros Features
1. Support for scriptingQuick Macros supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
2. PortableQuick Macros can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Macro Recording
Support for Hotkeys
Mini Mouse Macro
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
107 alternatives to Mini Mouse Macro
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.
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Mini Mouse Macro Features
1. Support for scriptingMini Mouse Macro supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Macro Recording
Support for Hotkeys
keystarter
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Expander
Windows
AutoHotkey
94 alternatives to keystarter
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.
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keystarter Features
1. Portablekeystarter can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Support for scriptingkeystarter supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Launcher
Autohotkey
Support for Hotkeys
Run Windows software
On-screen Keyboard
Shortery
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
139 alternatives to Shortery
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:

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Stepwise
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Free • Proprietary
Task Automation App
Workflow Automation Tool
Windows
119 alternatives to Stepwise
Stepwise is a free automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.
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Stepwise Features
1. No Coding RequiredStepwise can be used without an coding or programming skills.
2. PortableStepwise can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. LightweightStepwise consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Support for GesturesStepwise supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
Windows Automation
Support for Hotkeys
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Autohotkey
Drag and Drop
Run Windows software
Mouse Gestures
Macro Recording
Workflow

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