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 Mac, Windows, Linux, Google Chrome and AutoHotkey apps. The best Karabiner Elements alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Karabiner Elements are AutoIt, BetterTouchTool, SharpKeys and Keyboard Maestro.

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Karabiner Elements alternatives are mainly Key Mapping Tools, but if you're looking for Task Automation Apps or Text Expanders you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Key Mapping. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Karabiner Elements.
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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).

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Karabiner Elements alternatives page was last updated Feb 26, 2024
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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.

    156 AutoHotkey alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Task Automation
    2.  Key rebinding
    3.  Global hotkey
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Macro Recording
    6.  Text Expansion
    7.  Key Mapping
    8.  Custom Scripts
    9.  Portable
    10.  Exe Compiler
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Ad-free

    AutoHotkey VS Karabiner Elements

     

    • 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
  2. AutoIt icon

    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.

    118 AutoIt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Macro Recording

    AutoIt VS Karabiner Elements

     
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    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.

    73 BetterTouchTool alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    BetterTouchTool screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Snap windows
    2.  Touch Bar Manager
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Graphical User Interface
    5.  MultiTouch

    BetterTouchTool VS Karabiner Elements

     

    • 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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    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.

    26 SharpKeys alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    List of Key Maps

    SharpKeys Features

    1.  Disable Keyboard Keys

    SharpKeys VS Karabiner Elements

     
  7. Keyboard Maestro icon

    Keyboard Maestro

     51 likes
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    Automate applications or web sites, text or images, simple or complex, on command or scheduled. You can automate virtually anything.

    57 Keyboard Maestro alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Keyboard Maestro screenshot 1

    Keyboard Maestro Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Function Key Shortcuts

    Keyboard Maestro VS Karabiner Elements

     
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    Actiona

     46 likes
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    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.

    62 Actiona alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Actiona screenshot 1

    Actiona Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Visual scripting
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Macro Recording
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable

    Actiona VS Karabiner Elements

     

    • 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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    Input Remapper

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    A tool to change and program the mapping of your input device buttons.

    11 Input Remapper alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Input Remapper screenshot 1

    Input Remapper Features

    1.  Key rebinding
    2.  Key Mapping
    3.  Mouse Button Mapping
    4.  Ad-free

    Input Remapper VS Karabiner Elements

     
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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.

    87 Hammerspoon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Configuration window

    Hammerspoon Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Lua scripting

    Hammerspoon VS Karabiner Elements

     
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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:

    11 Kanata alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    Kanata Features

    1.  Rust
    2.  Cross-Platform

    Kanata VS Karabiner Elements

     
  13. Clavier+ icon

    Clavier+

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

    58 Clavier+ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Clavier+ screenshot 1

    Clavier+ Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Clavier+ VS Karabiner Elements

     
  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.

    91 Quicksilver alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Quicksilver screenshot 1

    Quicksilver Features

    1.  Quick search
    2.  Launcher

    Quicksilver VS Karabiner Elements

     
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    Toshy

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    Toshy is a config file for the keyszer Python-based keymapper for Linux (which was forked from xkeysnail). The Toshy config is not strictly a fork of Kinto, but was based in the beginning entirely on the config file for Kinto.sh by Ben Reaves (https://github.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Toshy VS Karabiner Elements

     
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