yKey AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Automation Apps

The best Task Automation alternative to yKey is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to yKey and 16 are Task Automation Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Task Automation App alternatives to yKey are AutoIt, Pulover’s Macro Creator, Sikuli and AutoKey.

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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.

    162 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceyKey is Paid and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightyKey is not according to our users
  2. AutoIt icon
     196 likes

    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. Pulover’s Macro Creator is a Free Automation Tool and Script Generator. It is based on AutoHotkey language and provides users with multiple automation functions, as well as a built-in recorder.

    62 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Sikuli icon
     110 likes

    Sikuli is a visual technology to search and automate graphical user interfaces (GUI) using images (screenshots). The first release of Sikuli contains Sikuli Script, a visual scripting API for Jython, and Sikuli IDE, an integrated development environment for writing visual...

    66 Sikuli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Sikuli is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to yKey.

    • Sikuli is Free and Open SourceyKey is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Clavier+ icon
     43 likes

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

    57 Clavier+ alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Actiona icon
     47 likes

    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

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Automator icon
     33 likes

    With Automator, you can accomplish time-consuming, repetitive manual tasks quickly, efficiently, and effortlessly. Automator lets you skip the complex programming and scripting that is normally required to create automations.

    64 Automator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. 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.

    145 Shortery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Stepwise icon
     15 likes

    Stepwise is a free automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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