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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Macro Express alternatives page was last updated Jan 31, 2022
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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.

    157 AutoHotkey alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Task Automation
    2.  Key rebinding
    3.  Global hotkey
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Macro Recording
    6.  Text Expansion
    7.  Key Mapping
    8.  Custom Scripts
    9.  Portable
    10.  Exe Compiler
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Ad-free

    AutoHotkey VS Macro Express

     

    • 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.

    119 AutoIt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Macro Recording

    AutoIt VS Macro Express

     
  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.

    124 FastKeys alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastKeys screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text Expansion
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Autohotkey
    4.  Run Windows software
    5.  Portable
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for Gestures
    9.  Exe Compiler
    10.  Macro Recording
    11.  Support for Hotkeys
    12.  Launcher

    FastKeys VS Macro Express

     
  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).

    77 Karabiner Elements alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Karabiner Elements screenshot 1

    Karabiner Elements Features

    1.  Tab Control
    2.  Emacs mode

    Karabiner Elements VS Macro Express

     

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

    • Karabiner Elements is Free and Open SourceMacro Express is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Keyboard Maestro icon

    Keyboard Maestro

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    Automate applications or web sites, text or images, simple or complex, on command or scheduled. You can automate virtually anything.

    57 Keyboard Maestro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Keyboard Maestro screenshot 1

    Keyboard Maestro Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Function Key Shortcuts

    Keyboard Maestro VS Macro Express

     

    • Keyboard Maestro is the most popular commercial alternative to Macro Express.

    • Keyboard Maestro is Paid and ProprietaryMacro Express is also 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.

    60 xdotool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
    xdotool screenshot 1

    xdotool Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  X11/Xorg
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Macro Recording

    xdotool VS Macro Express

     

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

    • xdotool is Free and Open SourceMacro Express is Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

    34 ReMouse alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ReMouse screenshot 1

    ReMouse Features

    1.  Generic Mouse Support

    ReMouse VS Macro Express

     
  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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Keyran screenshot 1

    Keyran Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys
    2.  Macro Recording

    Keyran VS Macro Express

     
  11. Shortery icon

    Shortery

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    Tired of manually executing a Shortcut every morning when starting to work? Just add the Shortcut to Shortery and let it run automatically.

    Shortery offers seven different triggers to run a Shortcut:

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Shortery screenshot 1

    Shortery VS Macro Express

     
  12. Stepwise icon

    Stepwise

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    Stepwise is a free automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Stepwise screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Automation
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Autohotkey
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  Support for Hotkeys
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Workflow
    10.  Macro Recording
    11.  Run Windows software

    Stepwise VS Macro Express

     
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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.

    107 Mini Mouse Macro alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    Mini Mouse Macro Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Macro Recording
    3.  Support for Hotkeys

    Mini Mouse Macro VS Macro Express

     
  14. Macro Toolworks icon

    Macro Toolworks

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    Macro Toolworks - Windows automation software. Automate programs with scheduled tasks (task scheduler included). Record macros in macro recorder. Use keyboard macros to send keyboard keys (keystrokes) and for text replacement (auto text). Use mouse macros to auto click.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    User Interface

    Macro Toolworks Features

    1.  Task Scheduling
    2.  Macro Recording

    Macro Toolworks VS Macro Express

     
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