Hotkeycontrol Alternatives

Hotkeycontrol is described as 'The award winning and easy to use solution for creating keyboard shortcuts for routine tasks like opening files, changing system volume, controlling display brightness, typing frequently used text, controlling active windows and recording macros' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Hotkeycontrol for Windows, Mac, AutoHotkey and Linux. The best Hotkeycontrol alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hotkeycontrol are AutoIt, Hammerspoon, Keyran and Shortery.

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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

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    • Windows
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    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to Hotkeycontrol.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceHotkeycontrol is Paid and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightHotkeycontrol is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    121 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Hammerspoon icon

    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.

    87 Hammerspoon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Hammerspoon is the most popular Mac alternative to Hotkeycontrol.

    • Hammerspoon is Free and Open SourceHotkeycontrol is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Keyran icon

    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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  6. Shortery icon

    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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  7. Stepwise icon

    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.

    119 Stepwise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Stepwise is the most popular commercial alternative to Hotkeycontrol.

    • Stepwise is Paid and ProprietaryHotkeycontrol is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Stepwise is LightweightHotkeycontrol is not according to our users
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Buttoncommander icon

    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

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    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
    Toolbar Creator and Sitebar Launcher on Windows Tablets.
     
  11. keystarter icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
    keystarter 1.0 all in one software
     
  12. Quick Macros icon

    Quick Macros

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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Multi Task Tool icon

    Multi Task Tool

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    Multi Task Tool is a portable tool that, as its very name suggests, can be used to execute multiple tasks in Windows OS!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. WinParrot icon

    WinParrot

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    Free software for easily automate your recurring tasks.

    • Automate your recurring tasks
    • Load your data into your applications (Internet Explorer, Oracle Applications, SAP ...) using data from an Excel spreadsheet
    • Test the robustness of an application by simulating multiple u.
    56 WinParrot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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