yKey Alternatives

Apps similar to yKey include AutoHotkey, which is free and open source. Other options are AutoIt, Karabiner Elements, Sikuli and Pulover’s Macro Creator. There's no shortage of Task Automation Apps like yKey, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac and Linux.

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  1. OldAutoKey icon
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    AutoKey is a desktop automation utility for Linux and X11. It allows you to manage collection of scripts and phrases, and assign abbreviations and hotkeys to these. This allows you to execute a script or insert text on demand in any program.

    82 OldAutoKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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  2. xdotool icon
     17 likes

    This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions.

    65 xdotool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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  3. 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.

    93 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. Stepwise icon
     16 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  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
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  7. PyGUIBot icon
     2 likes

    Tool to automate GUI interactions and auto-tests. Contains a GUI-tool to compose interaction scripts. Can be executed both as a GUI and as a command line tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  8. T-Plan icon
     3 likes

    GUI Test Automation solution supporting all major operating systems (Windows, Mac & Linux). T-Plan Robot is the most flexible test automation tool on the market, providing an accurate "end-user human approach," making learning extremely easy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Robot Automation Portal - No Code | Low Code Automation
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  9. Perfect Automation provides the best choice in work automation and great time saving features. This software will help you to increase your productivity, save you time and money. You can use Perfect Automation as a launcher, a scheduler, a mouse & keyboard recorder and a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Windows macro and easy Windows automation with Macro Scheduler Automation Software. With this Windows scripting tool, you can use over 300 powerful script commands to automate Windows create Windows scripts, or use the Macro Recorder to record macros.

    68 Macro Scheduler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. AutoText icon
     9 likes

    You assign a keyword (an abbreviation) for a frequently used text snippet, phrase, sentence or paragraph, and AutoText will auto-type this snippet each time you type the abbreviation in ANY program.

    56 AutoText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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