Karabiner Elements AlternativesKey Mapping Tools & Text Expanders like Karabiner Elements

Karabiner Elements is described as '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)' and is a popular Key Mapping tool in the system & hardware category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Karabiner Elements for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, AutoHotkey and X11 apps. The best Karabiner Elements alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Karabiner Elements are AutoIt, BetterTouchTool, Clavier+ and SharpKeys.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon

    AutoHotkey

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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.

    161 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to Karabiner Elements.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceKarabiner Elements is also Free and Open Source
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightKarabiner Elements is not according to our users
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    AutoIt

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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. BetterTouchTool icon

    BetterTouchTool

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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.

    76 BetterTouchTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • BetterTouchTool is the most popular Mac alternative to Karabiner Elements.

    • BetterTouchTool is the most popular commercial alternative to Karabiner Elements.

    • BetterTouchTool is Paid and ProprietaryKarabiner Elements is Free and Open Source
    • BetterTouchTool is LightweightKarabiner Elements is not according to our users
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    Clavier+

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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. SharpKeys icon

    SharpKeys

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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

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    • Windows
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  10. Actiona icon

    Actiona

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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Actiona is the most popular Linux alternative to Karabiner Elements.

    • Actiona is Free and Open SourceKarabiner Elements is also Free and Open Source
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    Hammerspoon

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Kanata

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    This is a cross-platform software keyboard remapper for Linux, macOS and Windows. A short summary of the features:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  14. Quicksilver icon

    Quicksilver

     125 likes
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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    TextExpander

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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)
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    • TextExpander is the most popular SaaS alternative to Karabiner Elements.

    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryKarabiner Elements is Free and Open Source
    • TextExpander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKarabiner Elements is not according to our users
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