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 16 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 Clavier+, SharpKeys, Kanata and Kinto.

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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
  2. 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.

    57 Clavier+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  4. 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
    List of Key Maps
     
  5. Kanata icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. Kinto icon

    Kinto

     1 like
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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
     
  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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  9. KbdEdit icon

    KbdEdit

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    Keyboard layout editor, mapper/remapper.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Main Interface
     
  10. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Main Window
     
  12. KeyExtender icon

    KeyExtender

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  13. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  14. Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator icon

    Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator

     23 likes
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    Offers tools for building custom keyboard layouts, editing existing setups, and supporting multilingual input locales. Compatible with Windows 2000 to Windows 7, including 64-bit platforms, and enables packaging for easy installation on multiple machines.

    16 Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Devanagari custum layout being built
     
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