Macro Deck Alternatives

Macro Deck is described as 'Transforms a mobile device into a WiFi or USB-connected macro pad for organizing custom shortcuts, PC app controls, streaming functions, and automation tasks' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Macro Deck for a variety of platforms, including Windows, iPad, Android, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Macro Deck alternative is Unified Remote, which is free. Other great apps like Macro Deck are MacMobility, TouchPortal, MATRIC and Monect.

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  1. Unified Remote icon
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    Enables secure control of computers from mobile devices using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, supporting mouse, keyboard, media, and app commands, with 90+ program support, cross-platform compatibility, integrated file manager, presentation tools, Wake On LAN, and customizable themes.

    38 Unified Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  2. MacMobility icon
     2 likes

    Transforms iPhone or iPad into a personalized remote for macOS, enabling app launches, media control, workflow automation, macro execution, and scripting. Repurposes old devices to control tasks like presentations and streaming without new hardware investment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. TouchPortal icon
     43 likes

    Touch Portal is a companion app to control a PC or a Mac by using a deck of buttons to improve the workflow & productivity of game streamers, content creators and professionals.

    16 TouchPortal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    TouchPortal vs Macro Deck Comments
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    Its just a better app again.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TouchPortal is Freemium and ProprietaryMacro Deck is Free and Open Source
    • TouchPortal is Customizable and LightweightMacro Deck is not according to our users
  4. MATRIC icon
     13 likes

    Remotely control PC applications via your smartphone or tablet. Easily create tailor-made UI for any application

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Monect icon
     7 likes

    Make the best use of sensors on smart device to control PC, simulate steering wheel, game-pad, touch-pad, Remote Desktop, file sharing, control PPT and more.

    26 Monect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  6. WebDeck icon
     7 likes

    Remotely control your computer with customizable browser-based button panels, executing commands across any platform. Requires no hardware or cloud, is open-source and self-hosted, supports scripts, and works on any touchscreen device for productivity and streaming.

    10 WebDeck alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Deckboard icon
     5 likes

    Simplify your workflow by turning your phone/tablet device into a macro pad for your PC (Windows, MacOS, and Linux)

    13 Deckboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad
     
  8. Loupedeck icon
     Like

    Loupedeck is a downloadable software that provides native integrations with leading creative applications, offering customizable consoles for precise control in photo editing, video editing, design, streaming, and more.

    13 Loupedeck alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  9. Enables customizable virtual control panels across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android with plugin integrations, multi-action workflows, profiles, animated icons, folders, mobile wireless access, app control, and support for streamers, creators, and advanced automation.

    15 Elgato Stream Deck alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. StreamPi icon
     6 likes

    Stream-Pi was created to fill the gap in the open-source scene for a proper, powerful macro pad keyboard software. Built for Raspberry Pi Runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  11. Bitfocus Companion enables the reasonably priced Elgato Streamdeck to be a professional shotbox surface for an increasing amount of different presentation switchers, video playback software and broadcast equipment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspbian
    • Docker
     
  12. Keyboard Extension is about time saving. It allows you to advance your Windows desktop productivity whether you work or play games. Use 100x of automation tools on your Android touchscreen to automate your Windows computer routines. 15 mins a day saves you 100 hours annually.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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