Karabiner Elements AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Key Mapping Tools

The best Key Mapping alternative to Karabiner Elements is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Karabiner Elements and many of them are Key Mapping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Key Mapping Tool alternatives to Karabiner Elements are BetterTouchTool, Clavier+, SharpKeys and Input Remapper.

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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.

    158 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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    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.

    75 BetterTouchTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • 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+

     43 likes
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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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    • Windows
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  5. 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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    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
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  9. Toshy icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  10. Hyperkey icon

    Hyperkey

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    Use an additional modifier key for all your keyboard shortcuts with this straightforward app. Utilize an unused key by converting the caps lock or any modifier key to the hyper key, which combines all four modifiers. The hyper key can be used in any app with keyboard shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  11. Kinto icon

    Kinto

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    A better Linux & Windows keyboard layout for professional mac users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  13. Key Manager icon

    Key Manager

     17 likes
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    Key Manager reveals the full potential of your keyboard and mouse and allows you to save time and efforts while working with your computer. Thanks to its flexible interface, you can now create various actions and execute them by pressing keys, mouse buttons and combinations of...

    71 Key Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  14. KeyTweak icon

    KeyTweak

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    KeyTweak is a free keyboard remapper for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7. It makes use of Microsoft's Scancode Map registry key to remap your keyboard.

    23 KeyTweak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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