Free Hotkeycontrol Alternatives

The best free alternative to Hotkeycontrol is AutoHotkey, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Hotkeycontrol and 11 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Hotkeycontrol are AutoIt, Hammerspoon, Keyran and Shortery.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
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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.

    168 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. AutoIt icon
     197 likes

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

    125 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Hammerspoon icon
     27 likes

    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.

    89 Hammerspoon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Keyran icon
     1 like

    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.

    90 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Shortery icon
     1 like

    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.

    146 Shortery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. keystarter icon
     6 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
     
  8. 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. WinParrot icon
     24 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. KHotKeys icon
     1 like

    Trigger actions when certain keys are pressed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. WrapKey icon
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    WrapKey is a lightweight yet powerful macOS utility. Create simple, memorable, or complex keyboard shortcuts to launch, switch, or run anything on your Mac. It's designed to be blazing-fast and intuitive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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