Karabiner Elements Alternatives 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 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 many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Karabiner Elements are AutoIt, SharpKeys, Beeftext and Actiona.

Karabiner Elements alternatives are mainly Key Mapping Tools but may also be Text Expanders or Task Automation Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Karabiner Elements.

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Karabiner Elements

Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool

Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key...

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AutoHotkey
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Free • Open Source
Task Automation App
Text Expander
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
153 AutoHotkey alternatives
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.
- - AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to Karabiner Elements.
- - AutoHotkey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Karabiner Elements.
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AutoHotkey Features
1. LightweightAutoHotkey consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for scriptingAutoHotkey supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
3. PortableAutoHotkey can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Macro Recording
Key rebinding
Global hotkey
Custom Scripts
Exe Compiler
Support for Hotkeys
Automatic Looping
AutoIt
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Free • Proprietary
Task Automation App
Windows
119 AutoIt alternatives
Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.
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AutoIt Features
1. PortableAutoIt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Macro Recording
SharpKeys
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
27 SharpKeys alternatives
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.
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SharpKeys Features
Disable Keyboard Keys
Beeftext
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Free • Open Source
Text Expander
Windows
51 Beeftext alternatives
Beeftext is an open-source text substitution tool for Windows.
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Beeftext Features
1. PortableBeeftext can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Text substitution
Variables
Rich text editing
Snippets
Support for Hotkeys
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Clipboard monitoring
Actiona
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Free • Open Source
Task Automation App
Windows
Linux
64 Actiona alternatives
Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.
- - Actiona is the most popular Linux alternative to Karabiner Elements.
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Actiona Features
1. No Coding RequiredActiona can be used without an coding or programming skills.
2. Works OfflineActiona can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Actiona without registration.
4. PortableActiona can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Visual scripting
Macro Recording
aText
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Paid • Proprietary
Text Expander
Mac
Windows
Parallels Desktop
45 aText alternatives
aText accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define.
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aText Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in aText simultaneously.
3. Import CSV DataaText can import data from a CSV (Comma seperated values) file.
Sync with iCloud
Auto Correction
Sync with Google Drive
Support for Multiple Users
Sync with Dropbox
Sync with Onedrive
Snippets Manager
Clavier+
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
57 Clavier+ alternatives
Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.
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Clavier+ Features
1. PortableClavier+ can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Keyboard Shortcuts
TextExpander
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Paid • Proprietary
Text Expander
Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad
64 TextExpander alternatives
TextExpander boosts team productivity by cutting the repetitive typing that creeps into every task. A quick shortcode while typing drops in the necessary language to send to clients and customers. In the words of your best writer, gather the knowledge of your most experienced...
- - TextExpander is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Karabiner Elements.
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TextExpander Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Text substitution
KeyTweak
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Free • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
22 KeyTweak alternatives
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.
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Microsoft keyboard layout creator
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Free • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
16 Microsoft keyboard layout creator alternatives
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?
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Repeat
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Free • Open Source
Task Automation App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Java
60 Repeat alternatives
Repeat is a full-fledged, Java mouse/keyboard record/replay and automation hotkeys/macros creation using modern programming languages, and more advanced automation features. Working across three major OSes: Windows, OSX, and Linux.
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Repeat Features
1. Support for scriptingRepeat supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Macro Recording
Support for Hotkeys
Replay
X server
Key Manager
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Paid • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
68 Key Manager alternatives
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...
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Key Manager Features
Macro Recording
Keystroke