Karabiner Elements AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Key Mapping Tools for Windows

Karabiner Elements is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows Key Mapping Tool alternative 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 15 are Key Mapping Tools available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows Key Mapping Tool alternatives to Karabiner Elements are SharpKeys, Clavier+, Kinto and KeyTweak.

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Karabiner Elements alternatives are mainly Key Mapping Tools, but if you're looking for Mouse Remapping Apps or Task Automation Apps 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 Jan 5, 2021
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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
    AutoHotkey screenshot 1

    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
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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

     
  4. 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.

    56 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

     
  5. Kinto icon

    Kinto

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Kinto Features

    1.  Key rebinding

    Kinto VS Karabiner Elements

     
  6. KeyTweak icon

    KeyTweak

     24 likes
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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    KeyTweak VS Karabiner Elements

     
  7. 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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Key Manager screenshot 1

    Key Manager Features

    1.  Macro Recording
    2.  Keystroke

    Key Manager VS Karabiner Elements

     
  9. KbdEdit icon

    KbdEdit

     4 likes
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    Keyboard layout editor, mapper/remapper.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Interface

    KbdEdit VS Karabiner Elements

     
  10. Key Remapper icon

    Key Remapper

     9 likes
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    Intended for remapping keys, mouse buttons and mouse wheel actions, Key Remapper allows you to:

    26 Key Remapper alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Key Remapper screenshot 1

    Key Remapper Features

    1.  Keystroke

    Key Remapper VS Karabiner Elements

     
  11. Key Remapper 4dots icon

    Key Remapper 4dots

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    Do you want to remap keyboard keys with another key ? Do you want to remap mouse buttons ? Then try Key Remapper. With Key Remapper you can easily remap key or remap mouse buttons with another key, program, mouse button, custom text.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Key Remapper 4dots screenshot 1

    Key Remapper 4dots VS Karabiner Elements

     
  12. KeyExtender icon

    KeyExtender

     1 like
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    KeyExtender is a keyboard remapping tool which not only allow you to customize keyboard keys, but also help to reduce duplication keyboard operation, and increase productivity on daily computing.

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    KeyExtender screenshot 1

    KeyExtender VS Karabiner Elements

     
  13. Microsoft keyboard layout creator icon

    Microsoft keyboard layout creator

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    Ever wanted to quickly and easily define your own keyboard layout for a language Microsoft doesn't support? Or define your own keyboard layout so you can quickly and easily enter your favorite symbols with a simple keystroke?

    16 Microsoft keyboard layout creator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Devanagari custum layout being built

    Microsoft keyboard layout creator VS Karabiner Elements

     
  14. Multi Task Tool icon

    Multi Task Tool

     2 likes
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    Multi Task Tool is a portable tool that, as its very name suggests, can be used to execute multiple tasks in Windows OS!

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Multi Task Tool screenshot 1

    Multi Task Tool Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys

    Multi Task Tool VS Karabiner Elements

     
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