nnCron AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like nnCron

nnCron is described as 'Advanced and very powerful scheduler, scripting tool and automation manager. nnCron is very small in size (900k), but its capabilities are truly colossal. Besides possessing the traditional scheduler features (starting programs, displaying reminder messages and' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to nnCron for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPhone and KDE Plasma apps. The best nnCron alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like nnCron are FastKeys, Actiona, Clavier+ and KTimer.

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nnCron alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 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.

    156 AutoHotkey alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tray menu

    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 nnCron

     

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to nnCron.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open SourcennCron is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AutoHotkey is LightweightnnCron is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    121 FastKeys alternatives

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    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

    FastKeys VS nnCron

     

    • FastKeys is the most popular commercial alternative to nnCron.

    • FastKeys is Paid and ProprietarynnCron is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FastKeys is LightweightnnCron is not according to our users
  4. Actiona icon

    Actiona

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    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists.

    62 Actiona alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Actiona screenshot 1

    Actiona Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Visual scripting
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Macro Recording
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Portable

    Actiona VS nnCron

     

    • Actiona is the most popular Linux alternative to nnCron.

    • Actiona is Free and Open SourcennCron is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Clavier+ icon

    Clavier+

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    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

    56 Clavier+ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Clavier+ screenshot 1

    Clavier+ Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Clavier+ VS nnCron

     
  6. KTimer icon

    KTimer

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    It allows you to enter several tasks and to set a timer for each of them. The timers for each task can be started, stopped, changed, or looped.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • KDE
    KTimer screenshot 1

    KTimer VS nnCron

     
  7. Mini Mouse Macro icon

    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.

    108 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 nnCron

     
  9. System Scheduler icon

    System Scheduler

     9 likes
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    System Scheduler for Windows, Free Task Scheduling Software replace Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    System Scheduler screenshot 1

    System Scheduler Features

    1.  Task Scheduling
    2.  Scheduling
    3.  Status code

    System Scheduler VS nnCron

     
  10. VisualCron icon

    VisualCron

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    VisualCron is an automation, integration and task scheduling tool for Windows.

    28 VisualCron alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VisualCron screenshot 1

    VisualCron Features

    1.  Scheduling
    2.  Task Scheduling

    VisualCron VS nnCron

     
  11. keystarter icon

    keystarter

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    keystarter automation software. you can make a set of 3d button icons with keystroke command scripts and create your own popup menus - clipboards or virtual keyboards.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
    keystarter 1.0 all in one software

    keystarter Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Autohotkey
    5.  Support for Hotkeys
    6.  Run Windows software
    7.  On-screen Keyboard

    keystarter VS nnCron

     
  12. Kana Reminder icon

    Kana Reminder

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    Kana Reminder is a program which can be used to set a reminder to be triggered at a specified time. It can also be used to run another program at a specified time.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Reminder List
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.0.0.122, released in 2003, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Kana Reminder Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Reminders

    Kana Reminder VS nnCron

     
  13. Quick Macros icon

    Quick Macros

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    Quick Macros automates repetitive tasks, even the most complex. Your macros can press keys, click buttons, links, menu items, on-screen images and other UI objects, manage windows, run and manage files, wait for various events, show dialogs, send/receive internet files and...

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Macros main window

    Quick Macros Features

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

    Quick Macros VS nnCron

     

  14. Anacron

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    Anacron is a periodic command scheduler. It executes commands at intervals specified in days. Unlike cron, it does not assume that the system is running continuously. It can therefore be used to control the execution of daily, weekly and monthly jobs (or anything with a period...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Anacron VS nnCron

     
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