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, Shortery and Stepwise.

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Hotkeycontrol alternatives page was last updated Jan 31, 2022
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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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    Top AutoHotkey Features

    1.  Task Automation
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Key rebinding
    4.  Global hotkey
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Macro Recording
    7.  Text Expansion
    8.  Custom Scripts
    9.  Key Mapping
    10.  Portable
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Ad-free
    AutoHotkey iconHotkeycontrol Icon

    AutoHotkey VS Hotkeycontrol

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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 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.

    117 AutoIt alternatives
    AutoIt screenshot 1
    AutoIt screenshot 2

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    AutoIt Features

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

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  4. 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 iconHotkeycontrol Icon

    Hammerspoon VS Hotkeycontrol

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    • Hammerspoon is the most popular Mac alternative to Hotkeycontrol.

    • Hammerspoon is Free and Open SourceHotkeycontrol is Paid and Proprietary
  5. 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 iconHotkeycontrol Icon

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  6. Stepwise icon
    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.

    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

    Top Stepwise Features

    1.  Windows Automation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Autohotkey
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  Support for Hotkeys
    7.  Lightweight
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    10.  Workflow
    11.  Macro Recording
    12.  Run Windows software
    Stepwise iconHotkeycontrol Icon

    Stepwise VS Hotkeycontrol

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  7. 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 iconHotkeycontrol Icon

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  9. MacroMaker

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    MacroMaker allows you to create macros or recordings to automate most anything that you already do by hand. MacroMaker was written more for the use of people who regularly use computers and programmers rather than the casual PC user.

    15 MacroMaker alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Hotkeycontrol Icon

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  10. 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

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    • 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 iconHotkeycontrol Icon

    Buttoncommander VS Hotkeycontrol

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    • Buttoncommander is the most popular commercial alternative to Hotkeycontrol.

    • Buttoncommander is Paid and ProprietaryHotkeycontrol is also Paid and Proprietary
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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
    Keyran screenshot 1
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    Keyran iconHotkeycontrol Icon

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  12. keystarter icon
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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 iconHotkeycontrol Icon

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  13. Quick Macros icon
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    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...

    94 Quick Macros alternatives
    Quick Macros main window

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Quick Macros Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Macro Recording
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    Quick Macros screenshot 1
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    Quick Macros iconHotkeycontrol Icon

    Quick Macros VS Hotkeycontrol

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  14. Multi Task Tool icon
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    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!

    120 Multi Task Tool alternatives
    Multi Task Tool screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Multi Task Tool Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys
    Multi Task Tool screenshot 1
    Multi Task Tool iconHotkeycontrol Icon

    Multi Task Tool VS Hotkeycontrol

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