Key'n'Stroke AlternativesCursor Highligters & Keystroke Visualizers like Key'n'Stroke

Key'n'Stroke is described as '(previously named PxKeystrokesForScreencasts) displays keystrokes and mouse clicks in an overlay window' and is a cursor highligter in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Key'n'Stroke for Windows, Mac and Linux. The best Key'n'Stroke alternative is Keyviz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Key'n'Stroke are Carnac, FocusCursor, SpotOnTheMouse and Pen Attention.

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  1. Keyviz icon
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    Keyviz is a free and open-source tool to visualize your keystrokes and mouse actions in real-time.

    20 Keyviz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Keyviz is the most popular Windows alternative to Key'n'Stroke .

    • Keyviz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Key'n'Stroke .

    • Keyviz is Free and Open SourceKey'n'Stroke is also Free and Open Source
  2. Carnac icon
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    A utility to give some insight into how you use your keyboard/.

    17 Carnac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    This tool clearly highlights the cursor’s position, making its movement and clicks easily visible. It is particularly suitable for use in conferences, teaching, or video tutorial production, helping the audience follow your actions and ideas more easily, thereby attracting their...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • FocusCursor is the most popular Mac alternative to Key'n'Stroke .

    • FocusCursor is Freemium and ProprietaryKey'n'Stroke is Free and Open Source
    • FocusCursor is Privacy focusedKey'n'Stroke is not according to our users
  4. SpotOnTheMouse icon
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    SpotOnTheMouse is a mouse pointer and keyboard action visualization software. It makes mouse clicks visible, it improves the perceptibility of the mouse pointer & it shows the special keys and combinations of keys pressed on the keyboard.

    18 SpotOnTheMouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Pen Attention icon
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    A free program that places a highlighted circle or square around the cursor for use in a classroom or doing demonstrations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Demo your keyboard shortcuts, easy as pie.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    The highlight feature creates a spotlight-effect on your screen, so you can point, click, and rest assured that your audience is following along.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Keystro icon
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    Floating widget shows each key pressed in real time and highlights the cursor with fully adjustable design. Choose from 10+ styles, unlimited color themes, and over 10 sound options. Works across multiple screens for screen recording on Windows and macOS.

    26 Keystro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. PointerFocus icon
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    Allows you to highlight the cursor using either the toolbar or hotkeys. Options include spotlight, highlight, drawing on the screen, magnifier or show keystrokes.

    17 PointerFocus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • PointerFocus is the most popular commercial alternative to Key'n'Stroke .

    • PointerFocus is Paid and ProprietaryKey'n'Stroke is Free and Open Source
  10. Projecteur icon
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    Projecteur is a virtual laser pointer for use with inertial pointers such as the Logitech Spotlight. Projecteur can show a colored dot, a highlighted circle or a zoom effect to act as a pointer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • Projecteur is the most popular Linux alternative to Key'n'Stroke .

    • Projecteur is Free and Open SourceKey'n'Stroke is also Free and Open Source
  11. Ripplify icon
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    A free, handy and delightful tool initially designed for presenters, trainers and teachers who want to highlight their mouse pointer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Highlight mouse pointer/cursor using a dot - useful for presentations, screen sharing, .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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