Key'n'Stroke Alternatives

Key'n'Stroke is described as '(previously named PxKeystrokesForScreencasts) displays keystrokes and mouse clicks in an overlay window' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Key'n'Stroke for Windows and Linux. The best alternative is Carnac, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Key'n'Stroke are Spotlight for Mouse, PointerFocus, SpotOnTheMouse and PainterMouse.

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Key'n'Stroke

Free • Open Source
Windows

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

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Carnac
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Free • Open Source
Windows
14 alternatives to Carnac
A utility to give some insight into how you use your keyboard/.

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Spotlight for Mouse
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
12 alternatives to Spotlight for Mouse
The highlight feature creates a spotlight-effect on your screen, so you can point, click, and rest assured that your audience is following along.
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Spotlight for Mouse Features
Mouse Highlight
PointerFocus
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
13 alternatives to PointerFocus
Allows you to highlight the cursor using either the toolbar or hotkeys. Options include spotlight, highlight, drawing on the screen, magnifier or show keystrokes.
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PointerFocus Features
Mouse Highlight
SpotOnTheMouse
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
16 alternatives to SpotOnTheMouse
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.
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SpotOnTheMouse Features
Mouse Highlight
PainterMouse
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Windows
12 alternatives to PainterMouse
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.
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PainterMouse Features
Mouse Highlight
Digital Laser Pointer
Pen Attention
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
8 alternatives to Pen Attention
A free program that places a highlighted circle or square around the cursor for use in a classroom or doing demonstrations.
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Pen Attention Features
Mouse Highlight
Projecteur
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Free • Open Source
Linux
7 alternatives to Projecteur
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.
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Projecteur Features
Mouse Highlight
Digital Laser Pointer
Desktop Application
Ripplify
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
9 alternatives to Ripplify
Ripplify is a free, handy and delightful tool initially designed for presenters, trainers and teachers who want to highlight their mouse pointer.
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Ripplify Features
1. PortableRipplify can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. LightweightRipplify consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Mouse Highlight
Warning
Kaspersky deletes it as a Trojan.
highlight-pointer
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Free • Open Source
Linux
9 alternatives to highlight-pointer
Highlight mouse pointer/cursor using a dot - useful for presentations, screen sharing, .
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highlight-pointer Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use highlight-pointer to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Live Screen Recording
Mouse Gestures
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ShowOff
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Free • Open Source
Windows
5 alternatives to ShowOff
Shows the pushed down keys and buttons.

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