Karabiner Elements Alternatives

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 Apr 11, 2025
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  1. 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

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Devanagari custum layout being built

    Microsoft keyboard layout creator VS Karabiner Elements

     
  2. yKey icon

    yKey

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    Formerly iKey (changed with v2.6, 2017-04-12), yKey creates shortcuts for an action or sequence of actions that can be launched by hotkey, menu, timer, event or a USB trigger.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    yKey Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys

    yKey VS Karabiner Elements

     
  4. KeyTik icon

    KeyTik

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    KeyTik is an open-source, all-in-one automation tool that lets you automate nearly anything at your will. Initially, KeyTik focused on being a keyboard remapper with profiles, allowing you to activate or deactivate each remap individually.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
    KeyTik screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Autohotkey

    KeyTik VS Karabiner Elements

     
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  6. keyszer

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    A smart, flexible keymapper (fork/reboot of xkeysnail) for X11 written in Python. It's similar to xmodmap but allows far more flexible remappings.

    20 keyszer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    keyszer Features

    1.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    keyszer VS Karabiner Elements

     
  7. iCanHazShortcut icon

    iCanHazShortcut

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    Simple shortcut manager for macOS 10.8 or higher. It lets you execute any command that works in your terminal by pressing a combination of keyboard keys. No rocket science involved!.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    iCanHazShortcut screenshot 1

    iCanHazShortcut Features

    1.  Custom shortcuts
    2.  Command line/bash
    3.  Support for Hotkeys

    iCanHazShortcut VS Karabiner Elements

     
  8. WinParrot icon

    WinParrot

     24 likes
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    Free software for easily automate your recurring tasks.

    • Automate your recurring tasks
    • Load your data into your applications (Internet Explorer, Oracle Applications, SAP ...) using data from an Excel spreadsheet
    • Test the robustness of an application by simulating multiple u.
    56 WinParrot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinParrot screenshot 1

    WinParrot Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Record desktop activity

    WinParrot VS Karabiner Elements

     

  10. khd - Hotkey daemon for OSX

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    Khd is a simple modal hotkey-daemon for OSX, using Quartz Event Services.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac

    khd - Hotkey daemon for OSX VS Karabiner Elements

     
  11. keystarter icon

    keystarter

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    keystarter automation software. you can make a set of 3d button icons with keystroke command scripts and create your own popup menus - clipboards or virtual keyboards.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
    keystarter 1.0 all in one software

    keystarter Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Autohotkey
    5.  Support for Hotkeys
    6.  Run Windows software
    7.  On-screen Keyboard

    keystarter VS Karabiner Elements

     
  12. Copernic WinKey icon

    Copernic WinKey

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    Copernic WinKey is a free, simple and lightweight tool allowing you to redefine keyboard shortcuts with the Windows key. You can now create hotkeys to your favorite system folders, programs or even web links.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Copernic WinKey screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Development for WinKey stopped on 2005 and Copernic removed it from the official website. Last version, 2.8 , was released on July 2005, but it is still downloadable from the Wayback Machine.

    Copernic WinKey Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Run Android Apps on Desktop

    Copernic WinKey VS Karabiner Elements

     
  13. DoubleCommand icon

    DoubleCommand

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    DoubleCommand is software for Mac OS X (a kernel extension) that lets you remap keys, in other words change the way your keyboard works. Often used to make a PC keyboard more comfortable with a Mac, swapping the Alt (Option) and Windows (Command or Apple) keys, since they are in...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DoubleCommand Preference Pane

    DoubleCommand VS Karabiner Elements

     
  14. Stepwise icon

    Stepwise

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    Stepwise is a free automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

    116 Stepwise alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Stepwise screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Automation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Autohotkey
    9.  Macro Recording
    10.  Run Windows software
    11.  Workflow

    Stepwise VS Karabiner Elements

     
  15. Multi Task Tool icon

    Multi Task Tool

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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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