Karabiner Elements AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps 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, iPhone and iPad 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 Beeftext.

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Karabiner Elements alternatives are mainly Key Mapping Tools but may also be Text Expanders or Task Automation Apps. Other popular filters includes Windows + Key Mapping. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Karabiner Elements.

Karabiner Elements

Key Mapping Tool
Free • Open Source

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 Jan 5, 2021

AutoHotkey
AutoHotkey is a free, open-source scripting language for Windows that allows users to easily create small to complex scripts for all kinds of tasks such as: form fillers, auto-clicking, macros, etc.
155 AutoHotkey alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Task Automation App
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Windows
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Top AutoHotkey Features
1. Task Automation
2. Lightweight
3. Key rebinding
4. Global hotkey
5. Support for scripting
6. Macro Recording
7. Text Expansion
8. Custom Scripts
9. Key Mapping
10. Portable
11. Works Offline
12. Ad-free
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AutoHotkey VS Karabiner Elements
Is AutoHotkey a good alternative to 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

AutoIt
Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.
116 AutoIt alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Task Automation App
Platforms
- Windows
AutoIt Features
1. Portable
2. Lightweight
3. Support for scripting
4. Ad-free
5. Works Offline
6. Macro Recording
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AutoIt VS Karabiner Elements
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BetterTouchTool
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.
74 BetterTouchTool alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Window Manager
- Mouse Gestures Tool
Platforms
- Mac
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BetterTouchTool Features
1. Support for scripting
2. Touch Bar Manager
3. Snap windows
4. Graphical User Interface
5. MultiTouch
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BetterTouchTool VS Karabiner Elements
Is BetterTouchTool a good alternative to 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

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SharpKeys
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
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
SharpKeys Features
Disable Keyboard Keys
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Beeftext
Beeftext is an open-source text substitution tool for Windows.
57 Beeftext alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Windows
Beeftext Features
1. Text Expansion
2. Text substitution
3. Portable
4. Variables
5. Rich text editing
6. Snippets
7. Support for Hotkeys
8. Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
9. Clipboard monitoring
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Quicksilver
Quicksilver is a fast and free macOS productivity application that gives you the power to control your Mac quickly and elegantly.
85 Quicksilver alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Mac
Quicksilver Features
Quick search
Launcher
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Actiona
Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.
61 Actiona alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Task Automation App
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Actiona Features
1. No Coding Required
2. Visual scripting
3. Works Offline
4. Macro Recording
5. No registration required
6. Portable
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Actiona VS Karabiner Elements
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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

aText
aText accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define.
48 aText alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Parallels Desktop
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aText Features
1. Cloud Sync
2. Real time collaboration
3. Import CSV Data
4. Sync with iCloud
5. Auto Correction
6. Sync with Google Drive
7. Support for Multiple Users
8. Sync with Dropbox
9. Sync with Onedrive
10. Snippets Manager
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TextExpander
TextExpander is the communication tool to boost team productivity by cutting the repetitive typing that creeps into every task.
68 TextExpander alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- iPhone
- iPad
TextExpander Features
Autocompletion
Cloud Sync
Text substitution
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TextExpander VS Karabiner Elements
Is TextExpander a good alternative to Karabiner Elements?
- TextExpander is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Karabiner Elements.
- TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryKarabiner Elements is Free and Open Source

Keyboard Maestro
Automate applications or web sites, text or images, simple or complex, on command or scheduled. You can automate virtually anything.
54 Keyboard Maestro alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Text Expander
- Workflow Automation Tool
Platforms
- Mac
Keyboard Maestro Features
Support for scripting
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Function Key Shortcuts
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Clavier+
Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.
56 Clavier+ alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Clavier+ Features
Portable
Keyboard Shortcuts
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Automator
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.
60 Automator alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Task Automation App
- Workflow Automation Tool
Platforms
- Mac
Automator Features
Ad-free
Macro Recording
Automatic Form-Filler
Better tags service
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