HotKeyP Alternatives

HotKeyP is described as 'You can assign a keyboard shortcut, a mouse shortcut or a joystick shortcut to any executable file, document, folder or WWW page. You can also use all multimedia keys, the fourth and fifth mouse buttons and a remote control (if you install WinLIRC)' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are seven alternatives to HotKeyP for Windows. The best alternative is Clavier+, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HotKeyP are SlickRun, TyperTask, HotKeyz and Hoekey.

HotKeyP alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be Text Expanders. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of HotKeyP.

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HotKeyP

Free • Open Source
Windows

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Clavier+
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Free • Open Source
Windows
57 alternatives to Clavier+
Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.
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Clavier+ Features
1. PortableClavier+ can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Keyboard Shortcuts
SlickRun
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
41 alternatives to SlickRun
SlickRun is a free floating command line utility for Windows. SlickRun gives almost instant access to any program or website. SlickRun allows you to create command aliases (known as MagicWords), so C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe becomes MAIL.
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SlickRun Features
1. LightweightSlickRun consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freeSlickRun doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. PortableSlickRun can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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TyperTask
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Free • Proprietary
Text Expander
Windows
52 alternatives to TyperTask
Increase your efficiency by automating your keyboard with TyperTask! This tool simulates keyboard typing, and can be used to instantly type common phrases. Use it to automate chat conversations, website logins, programming code blocks, HTML tags, or anything else you can imagine.
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TyperTask Features
1. PortableTyperTask can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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Discontinued
The product is no longer available on the company website. Last version, 1.20, released in March 2012, can be still downloaded from Softpedia
HotKeyz
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
51 alternatives to HotKeyz
HotKeyz is a keyboard utility with hotkey control for executing other files, folders or RUN commands. Launch applications in a Normal, Minimized or Maximized State. The Parameter option gives you parameter control when launching another application like Internet Explorer and...
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HotKeyz Features
1. PortableHotKeyz can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Support for Hotkeys
Macro Recording
Discontinued
The official website is no longer available. Last version, 2.8.3, released on June 2010, can be still downloaded from Softpedia.
Hoekey
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
21 alternatives to Hoekey
HoeKey is a lightweight portable application that helps you create user-defined hot key combinations that control a wide variety of Windows functions from launching programs to modifying windows.
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Hoekey Features
1. PortableHoekey can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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SpicyKeys
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Free • Open Source
Windows
4 alternatives to SpicyKeys
With SpicyKeys, you can select files/folders in File Explorer and press a hotkey to either open them in a predefined program or move/copy them to a predefined destination. It can also just run a program when a hotkey is pressed and ignore anything selected.
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SpicyKeys Features
1. PortableSpicyKeys can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Support for Hotkeys
Global hotkey
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Configurable
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Qliner Hotkeys
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Free • Open Source
Windows
3 alternatives to Qliner Hotkeys
Qliner hotkeys is a free and open source keyboard productivity environment. It is the first product of its kind that is usable by computer geeks and non geeks alike.
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Qliner Hotkeys Features
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