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.

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Karabiner Elements alternatives are mainly Key Mapping Tools but may also be Text Expanders or Task Automation Apps. Other popular filters includes Windows + Key Mapping. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Karabiner Elements.

Karabiner Elements

Key Mapping Tool
Free • Open Source

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

AutoHotkey
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.
155 AutoHotkey alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Task Automation App
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Windows
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Top AutoHotkey Features
1. Task Automation
2. Lightweight
3. Key rebinding
4. Global hotkey
5. Support for scripting
6. Macro Recording
7. Text Expansion
8. Custom Scripts
9. Key Mapping
10. Portable
11. Works Offline
12. Ad-free
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AutoHotkey VS Karabiner Elements
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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

AutoIt
Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.
116 AutoIt alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Task Automation App
Platforms
- Windows
AutoIt Features
1. Portable
2. Lightweight
3. Support for scripting
4. Ad-free
5. Works Offline
6. Macro Recording
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SharpKeys
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
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
SharpKeys Features
Disable Keyboard Keys
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Beeftext
Beeftext is an open-source text substitution tool for Windows.
57 Beeftext alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Windows
Beeftext Features
1. Text Expansion
2. Text substitution
3. Portable
4. Variables
5. Rich text editing
6. Snippets
7. Support for Hotkeys
8. Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
9. Clipboard monitoring
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Actiona
Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.
61 Actiona alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Task Automation App
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Actiona Features
1. No Coding Required
2. Visual scripting
3. Works Offline
4. Macro Recording
5. No registration required
6. Portable
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- Actiona is the most popular Linux alternative to Karabiner Elements.
- Actiona is Free and Open SourceKarabiner Elements is also Free and Open Source

aText
aText accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define.
48 aText alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Parallels Desktop
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aText Features
1. Cloud Sync
2. Real time collaboration
3. Import CSV Data
4. Sync with iCloud
5. Auto Correction
6. Sync with Google Drive
7. Support for Multiple Users
8. Sync with Dropbox
9. Sync with Onedrive
10. Snippets Manager
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TextExpander
TextExpander is the communication tool to boost team productivity by cutting the repetitive typing that creeps into every task.
68 TextExpander alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- iPhone
- iPad
TextExpander Features
Autocompletion
Cloud Sync
Text substitution
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TextExpander VS Karabiner Elements
Is TextExpander a good alternative to Karabiner Elements?
- TextExpander is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Karabiner Elements.
- TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryKarabiner Elements is Free and Open Source

Clavier+
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
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Clavier+ Features
Portable
Keyboard Shortcuts
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Repeat
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.
62 Repeat alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Task Automation App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Java
Repeat Features
1. Support for scripting
2. Macro Recording
3. Support for Hotkeys
4. Replay
5. X server
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KeyTweak
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
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
KeyTweak VS Karabiner Elements
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Microsoft keyboard layout creator
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
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
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Key Manager
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...
69 Key Manager alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Key Manager Features
Macro Recording
Keystroke
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