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, KeyLimePie and SpotOnTheMouse.

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Key'n'Stroke (previously named PxKeystrokesForScreencasts) displays keystrokes and mouse clicks in an overlay window.

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Key'n'Stroke alternatives page was last updated May 16, 2025
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  1. Keyviz icon

    Keyviz

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Keyviz screenshot 1

    Keyviz Features

    1.  Keystroke
    2.  Keystroke Visualization
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  No registration required

    Keyviz VS Key'n'Stroke

     

    • 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

    Carnac

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    A utility to give some insight into how you use your keyboard/.

    18 Carnac alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Carnac screenshot 1

    Carnac VS Key'n'Stroke

     
  4. FocusCursor icon

    FocusCursor

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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...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    FocusCursor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Mouse tracking

    FocusCursor VS Key'n'Stroke

     

    • 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 focused and LightweightKey'n'Stroke is not according to our users
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    Keystro

    Show which key you're pressing to your audience, highlight your cursor, and hear realistic keyboard sounds! Available for Windows and macOS.

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    KeyLimePie

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    Demo your keyboard shortcuts, easy as pie.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    KeyLimePie screenshot 1

    KeyLimePie VS Key'n'Stroke

     
  7. SpotOnTheMouse icon

    SpotOnTheMouse

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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.

    19 SpotOnTheMouse alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    SpotOnTheMouse VS Key'n'Stroke

     
  8. Pen Attention icon

    Pen Attention

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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.

    11 Pen Attention alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Pen Attention screenshot 1

    Pen Attention VS Key'n'Stroke

     
  10. Keystro icon

    Keystro

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    Show which key you're pressing to your audience, highlight your cursor, and hear realistic keyboard sounds! Available for Windows and macOS.

    24 Keystro alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Keystro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Keystro VS Key'n'Stroke

     

  11. Spotlight for Mouse

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Spotlight for Mouse screenshot 1

    Spotlight for Mouse VS Key'n'Stroke

     
  12. PointerFocus icon

    PointerFocus

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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.

    18 PointerFocus alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Mouse Spotlight

    PointerFocus VS Key'n'Stroke

     

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

    • PointerFocus is Paid and ProprietaryKey'n'Stroke is Free and Open Source
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    PainterMouse

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    Painter Mouse allows you to make demos and presentations easier to follow for your customers. Enhance the mouse cursor, control the colors, transparency and much more.

    15 PainterMouse alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PainterMouse screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Digital Laser Pointer

    PainterMouse VS Key'n'Stroke

     
  14. Projecteur icon

    Projecteur

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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.

    8 Projecteur alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Projecteur screenshot 1

    Projecteur Features

    1.  Digital Laser Pointer
    2.  Desktop Application

    Projecteur VS Key'n'Stroke

     

    • 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
  15. Ripplify icon

    Ripplify

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    A free, handy and delightful tool initially designed for presenters, trainers and teachers who want to highlight their mouse pointer.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Warning

    Kaspersky deletes it as a Trojan.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Portable

    Ripplify VS Key'n'Stroke

     
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