Macro Express Alternatives

Apps similar to Macro Express include AutoHotkey, which is free and open source. Other options are AutoIt, FastKeys, Karabiner Elements and Keyboard Maestro. There's no shortage of Task Automation Apps like Macro Express, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and Android.

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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.

    184 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    • Windows
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  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.

    138 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  3. FastKeys icon
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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.

    139 FastKeys alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. 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).

    89 Karabiner Elements alternatives

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    • Mac
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  5. xdotool icon
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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.

    65 xdotool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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  6. ReMouse icon
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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.

    46 ReMouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. Keyran icon
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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.

    93 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. RMT (RuoMengTu) is a free, open-source macro tool built on AHKv2. Let the code handle the tedious work—you have more meaningful things to do.

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    • Windows
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  9. OculiX icon
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    OculiX is an "image-driven" visual technology to search and automate graphical user interfaces (GUI) using images (screenshots) and commands for mouse+keyboard actions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Shortery icon
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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
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  11. Stepwise icon
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    Stepwise is an automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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