FastKeys AlternativesText Expanders & Task Automation Apps like FastKeys

FastKeys is described as 'All in one Windows automation software. Fully configurable text expander, start menu, shortcuts, auto complete and mouse gestures. User-defined commands to run files, open webpages, send macros or automate anything. Incredibly powerful but yet simple to use' and is a very popular Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FastKeys for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Google Chrome and Android apps. The best FastKeys alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FastKeys are espanso, Open Shell, Keypirinha and AutoIt.

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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.

    161 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    • Almost everyone thinks AutoHotkey is a great FastKeys alternative.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to FastKeys.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceFastKeys is Paid and Proprietary
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    espanso

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    An open source, cross-platform text expander written in Rust.

    46 espanso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about espanso as an Alternative to FastKeys
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    This is the text expander I've been searching for! It strikes a great balance between being highly configurable (for those who desire that) and being simple to set up with only a slight learning curve required.

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    • espanso is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to FastKeys.

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceFastKeys is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Open Shell icon

    Open Shell

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    Open Shell is a fork of the Classic Shell project for Windows that getting back the classic start menu to modern versions of Microsoft Windows.

    40 Open Shell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  7. AutoIt icon

    AutoIt

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    Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.

    122 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. PhraseExpress icon

    PhraseExpress

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    Autotext and snippet expander organizes reusable phrases in folders, inserts text by shortcuts or abbreviations, syncs phrase libraries across devices, includes macros, clipboard management, email integration, dynamic templates, and supports AES encryption for data.

    56 PhraseExpress alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
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    • Almost everyone thinks PhraseExpress is a great FastKeys alternative.

    • PhraseExpress is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to FastKeys.

    • PhraseExpress is Free Personal and ProprietaryFastKeys is Paid and Proprietary
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    Pulover’s Macro Creator

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    Pulover’s Macro Creator is a Free Automation Tool and Script Generator. It is based on AutoHotkey language and provides users with multiple automation functions, as well as a built-in recorder.

    62 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Bundleware

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    • Windows
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  11. Microsoft Power Automate icon

    Microsoft Power Automate

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    Microsoft Power Automate is an advanced automation platform. It offers a wide range of features, including AI-powered automation, RPA, BPA, DPA, and process/task mining.

    22 Microsoft Power Automate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Microsoft Power Automate is the most popular Web-based & Android alternative to FastKeys.

    • Microsoft Power Automate is Freemium and ProprietaryFastKeys is Paid and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Power Automate is Privacy focusedFastKeys is not according to our users
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    Clavier+

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    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

    57 Clavier+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Find And Run Robot

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    FARR also lets you quickly run web searches, send email, manipulate files, control on-screen windows, and much more. Build and share custom commands or install plugins to add tons of new features, like live search features for your clipboard history and your internet bookmarks;...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    DeepPeek

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    Seek, peek, and preview to find your work instantly — even if it's buried in folders, or you've lost track of it over the months.

    51 DeepPeek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • DeepPeek is the most popular commercial alternative to FastKeys.

    • DeepPeek is Paid and ProprietaryFastKeys is also Paid and Proprietary
    • DeepPeek is Privacy focusedFastKeys is not according to our users
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