Hyperkey AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like Hyperkey

Hyperkey is described as 'Use an additional modifier key for all your keyboard shortcuts with this straightforward app. Utilize an unused key by converting the caps lock or any modifier key to the hyper key, which combines all four modifiers. The hyper key can be used in any app with keyboard shortcuts' and is a Key Mapping tool in the system & hardware category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Hyperkey for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Google Chrome and AutoHotkey apps. The best Hyperkey alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hyperkey are AutoIt, BetterTouchTool, Karabiner Elements and Clavier+.

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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.

    160 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceHyperkey is Free and Proprietary
  2. AutoIt icon
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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.

    122 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. BetterTouchTool icon
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    BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed app that allows you to configure many gestures for your Magic Mouse (1 & 2), Macbook Trackpad and Magic Trackpad (1 & 2) and also Mouse Gestures for normal mice.

    75 BetterTouchTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • BetterTouchTool is the most popular Mac alternative to Hyperkey.

    • BetterTouchTool is the most popular commercial alternative to Hyperkey.

    • BetterTouchTool is Paid and ProprietaryHyperkey is Free and Proprietary
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    Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift).

    79 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Clavier+ icon
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    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

    57 Clavier+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Actiona icon
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    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists. You don't need to know any programming language to use it: its intuitive interface allows you to create action lists (scripts) using drag & drop.

    64 Actiona alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Actiona is the most popular Linux alternative to Hyperkey.

    • Actiona is Free and Open SourceHyperkey is Free and Proprietary
  7. SharpKeys icon
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    SharpKeys is a utility that manages a Registry key that allows Windows to remap one key to any other key. Included in the application is a list of common keyboard keys and a Type Key feature to automatically recognize most keyboard keys. It was developed in C# using .NET v2.

    27 SharpKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. TextExpander icon
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    Boosts team efficiency by managing, creating, and sharing reusable text snippets across all platforms with support for fill-in fields, advanced customization, and insightful analytics to drive productivity and performance enhancement.

    75 TextExpander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to Hyperkey.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryHyperkey is Free and Proprietary
    • TextExpander is Privacy focusedHyperkey is not according to our users
  9. aText icon
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    aText accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define.

    49 aText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
     
  10. Quicksilver icon
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    Quicksilver is a fast and free macOS productivity application that gives you the power to control your Mac quickly and elegantly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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