Macro Express Alternatives

Macro Express is described as '® is the premier Windows automation macro utility. Record, edit and play back mouse and keyboard macros. Or develop sophisticated macros with the macro script editor. Boost your productivity with its powerful tools and robust features' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Macro Express for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, AutoHotkey, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Macro Express alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Macro Express are AutoIt, FastKeys, Karabiner Elements and Keyboard Maestro.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon

    AutoHotkey

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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.

    159 AutoHotkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    • Most users think AutoHotkey is a great Macro Express alternative.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to Macro Express.

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Macro Express.

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourceMacro Express is Paid and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightMacro Express is not according to our users
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    AutoIt

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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.

    121 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. FastKeys icon

    FastKeys

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    All in one Windows automation software. Fully configurable text expander, start menu, shortcuts, auto complete and mouse gestures. User-defined commands to run files, open webpages, send macros or automate anything. Incredibly powerful but yet simple to use.

    122 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • FastKeys is the most popular commercial alternative to Macro Express.

    • FastKeys is Paid and ProprietaryMacro Express is also Paid and Proprietary
    • FastKeys is LightweightMacro Express is not according to our users
  5. Karabiner Elements icon

    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).

    78 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Karabiner Elements is the most popular Mac alternative to Macro Express.

    • Karabiner Elements is Free and Open SourceMacro Express is Paid and Proprietary
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    xdotool

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    This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions.

    61 xdotool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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    • xdotool is the most popular Linux alternative to Macro Express.

    • xdotool is Free and Open SourceMacro Express is Paid and Proprietary
  9. ReMouse icon

    ReMouse

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    ReMouse is a automation program that lets you record and play back a series of keyboard and mouse actions, and saves operation records as script files for later use. Perfectly compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and 64-bit systems.

    35 ReMouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Keyran icon

    Keyran

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    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.

    89 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Shortery icon

    Shortery

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    Automates macOS Shortcuts with seven configurable triggers, including application launch or quit, system wake or sleep, scheduled times, login and logout, custom hotkeys, appearance mode changes, and power events, supporting complex automation for daily workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Automation Workshop

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    Automation Workshop is software for automation of complex and recurring processes that would otherwise take a lot of intensive and repetitive user work time. Create automated tasks easier than ever before. Automation Workshop requires no scripting, programming or coding skills.

    76 Automation Workshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Mini Mouse Macro

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    A free light weight mouse macro that records mouse movements, clicks and keyboard entries. Mini Mouse Macro is totally free, no adds, no banners, no trial, free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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