FastKeys AlternativesTop Text Expanders & Clipboard Managers 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, Google Chrome, Linux and Web-based apps. The best FastKeys alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FastKeys are Ditto, espanso, Open Shell and Keypirinha.

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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....

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FastKeys alternatives page was last updated Sep 29, 2023
  1. AutoHotkey icon
     858 likes

    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.

    155 AutoHotkey alternatives
    Tray menu

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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 iconFastKeys Icon

    AutoHotkey VS FastKeys

    Is AutoHotkey a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
    • 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 Freemium and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightFastKeys is not according to our users
  2. Ditto icon
     393 likes

    Ditto is an extension to the standard windows clipboard. It saves each item placed on the clipboard allowing you access to any of those items at a later time.

    112 Ditto alternatives
    Ditto allows you to easily view and search past entries

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Simple installation
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Clipboard monitoring
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Auto-delete
    Ditto iconFastKeys Icon

    Ditto VS FastKeys

    Is Ditto a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
    Comments about Ditto as an Alternative to FastKeys
     
    Guest

    if you want a rapid and easy to use program to gain time. This program will help you in many ways, from a simple clipboard.

    Positive commentNov 23, 2016
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    Ditto icon
    • Some users think Ditto is a great FastKeys alternative, some don't.

    • Ditto is Free and Open SourceFastKeys is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Ditto is Customizable and LightweightFastKeys is not according to our users
  3. espanso icon
     93 likes

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

    39 espanso alternatives
    espanso screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Portable
    5.  Console-based
    6.  Ad-free
    espanso iconFastKeys Icon

    espanso VS FastKeys

    Is espanso a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
    Comments about espanso as an Alternative to FastKeys
     
    Piper

    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.

    Positive commentSep 29, 2023
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    • espanso is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to FastKeys.

    • espanso is Free and Open SourceFastKeys is Freemium and Proprietary
    • espanso is LightweightFastKeys is not according to our users
  4. Open Shell icon
     97 likes

    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.

    39 Open Shell alternatives
    Open Shell screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Customize Windows
    2.  Change Start Button
    3.  System Tweaker
    4. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    5.  Make Taskbar Transparent
    6.  Ad-free
    Open Shell iconFastKeys Icon

    Open Shell VS FastKeys

    Is Open Shell a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
  5. Keypirinha icon
     212 likes

    A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.

    155 Keypirinha alternatives
    smart search

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Application Launchers
    5.  File Search
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Calculus solving
    Keypirinha iconFastKeys Icon

    Keypirinha VS FastKeys

    Is Keypirinha a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
  6. AutoIt icon
     190 likes

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

    117 AutoIt alternatives
    AutoIt screenshot 1
    AutoIt screenshot 2

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Macro Recording
    AutoIt iconFastKeys Icon

    AutoIt VS FastKeys

    Is AutoIt a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
  7. PhraseExpress icon
     196 likes

    Autotext text expander "PhraseExpress" for Windows, Mac and iOS.

    54 PhraseExpress alternatives
    Main program window to organize phrases in a multi-level folder structure

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Clipboard monitoring
    4.  Autofill
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Portable
    11.  Text substitution
    12.  IT Asset Management
    PhraseExpress iconFastKeys Icon

    PhraseExpress VS FastKeys

    Is PhraseExpress a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
    • Almost everyone thinks PhraseExpress is a great FastKeys alternative.

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

    • PhraseExpress is Freemium and ProprietaryFastKeys is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • PhraseExpress is LightweightFastKeys is not according to our users
  8. Pulover’s Macro Creator icon
     64 likes

    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.

    58 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives
    Pulover’s Macro Creator screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Workflow Automation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Macro Recording
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  OCR
    10.  Fill PDF Forms
    Bundleware

    From version 4.5.1, during installation, the user is presented with an offer for software by Lavasoft and a button to decline.

    Pulover’s Macro Creator iconFastKeys Icon

    Pulover’s Macro Creator VS FastKeys

    Is this a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
  9. Microsoft Power Automate icon
     17 likes

    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.

    20 Microsoft Power Automate alternatives
    Microsoft Power Automate screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Marketing Automation
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Calendar Integration
    9. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    10.  Cloud based
    11.  Robotic Process Automation
    12.  Workflow
    Microsoft Power Automate iconFastKeys Icon

    Microsoft Power Automate VS FastKeys

    Is this a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
    • Microsoft Power Automate is the most popular Web-based & Android alternative to FastKeys.

    • Microsoft Power Automate is Freemium and ProprietaryFastKeys is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Power Automate is Privacy focusedFastKeys is not according to our users
  10. Beeftext icon
     38 likes

    Beeftext is an open-source text substitution tool for Windows.

    57 Beeftext alternatives
    Beeftext screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Beeftext Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Text substitution
    3.  Portable
    4.  Variables
    5.  Rich text editing
    6.  Snippets
    7.  Support for Hotkeys
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Clipboard monitoring
    Beeftext iconFastKeys Icon

    Beeftext VS FastKeys

    Is Beeftext a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
  11. StartIsBack icon
     32 likes

    StartIsBack returns Windows 8 a real fully featured start menu and start button, behaving exactly like the ones in Windows 7. StartIsBack radically improves desktop usability and makes new Start screen clutter-free.

    27 StartIsBack alternatives
    Boot to Desktop

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    StartIsBack Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free
    StartIsBack iconFastKeys Icon

    StartIsBack VS FastKeys

    Is StartIsBack a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
    • StartIsBack is the most popular commercial alternative to FastKeys.

    • StartIsBack is Paid and ProprietaryFastKeys is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Executor icon
     86 likes

    A multi purpose launcher and more advanced and customizable freeware windows run replacement and more. Executor is available also as a portable app and can be integrated in LiberKey.

    49 Executor alternatives
    Executor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Executor Features

    1.  Portable
    Executor iconFastKeys Icon

    Executor VS FastKeys

    Is Executor a good alternative to FastKeys?
     
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