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, Clavier+ and Actiona.

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Karabiner Elements alternatives are mainly Key Mapping Tools, but if you're looking for Text Expanders or Task Automation Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Windows + Key Mapping, Linux and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Karabiner Elements.
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  1. AutoHotkey icon
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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.

    168 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  2. AutoIt icon
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    Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.

    125 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  3. SharpKeys icon
     75 likes

    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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  4. Actiona icon
     48 likes

    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists. You don't need to know any programming language to use it: its intuitive interface allows you to create action lists (scripts) using drag & drop.

    65 Actiona alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. TextExpander icon
     69 likes

    Boosts team efficiency by managing, creating, and sharing reusable text snippets across all platforms with support for fill-in fields, advanced customization, and insightful analytics to drive productivity and performance enhancement.

    82 TextExpander alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Kanata icon
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    This is a cross-platform software keyboard remapper for Linux, macOS and Windows. A short summary of the features:

    12 Kanata alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  7. Repeat icon
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    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.

    75 Repeat alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
  8. Kinto icon
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    A better Linux & Windows keyboard layout for professional mac users.

    9 Kinto alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Keyran icon
     1 like

    The cutting-edge program for creating and using macros on any mouse and keyboard setup. Whether its suppressing recoil in combat or automating MMO tasks, Keyran has something for everybody. Over 5000 free macros for everyone to use.

    90 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. KeyTweak icon
     25 likes

    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
     
  11.  Like

    whkd is a simple hotkey daemon for Windows that reacts to input events by executing commands.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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