whkd Alternatives

whkd is described as 'Simple hotkey daemon for Windows that reacts to input events by executing commands' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to whkd for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best whkd alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like whkd are Microsoft PowerToys, FastKeys, Microsoft Power Automate and Karabiner Elements.

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whkd is a simple hotkey daemon for Windows that reacts to input events by executing commands.

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whkd alternatives page was last updated Jul 3, 2024
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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
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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 whkd

     

    • AutoHotkey is the most popular Windows alternative to whkd.

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

    • AutoHotkey is Free and Open Sourcewhkd is also Free and Open Source
    • AutoHotkey is Lightweightwhkd is not according to our users
  2. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

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    Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    58 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Key Mapping
    3.  Tiling Window Manager
    4.  Color Picker
    5.  SVG Preview
    6. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    7.  Application Launchers
    8.  Batch Rename Files
    9.  On top
    10.  Snap windows
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  OCR

    Microsoft PowerToys VS whkd

     
  4. FastKeys icon

    FastKeys

     117 likes
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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.

    123 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 whkd

     
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    Microsoft Power Automate

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    Microsoft Power Automate is an advanced automation platform. It offers a wide range of features, including AI-powered automation, RPA, BPA, DPA, and process/task mining.

    21 Microsoft Power Automate alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Microsoft Power Automate screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Marketing Automation
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Calendar Integration
    9. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    10.  Cloud based
    11.  Robotic Process Automation
    12.  Workflow

    Microsoft Power Automate VS whkd

     

    • Microsoft Power Automate is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to whkd.

    • Microsoft Power Automate is Freemium and Proprietarywhkd is Free and Open Source
    • Microsoft Power Automate is Privacy focusedwhkd is not according to our users
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    Karabiner Elements

     70 likes
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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 whkd

     

    • Karabiner Elements is the most popular Mac alternative to whkd.

    • Karabiner Elements is Free and Open Sourcewhkd is also Free and Open Source
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    AutoKey

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    AutoKey, previously known as AutoKey Py3, is a Python 3 port of the discontinued OldAutoKey , the desktop automation utility for Linux and X11.

    71 AutoKey alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
    AutoKey screenshot 1

    AutoKey Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Supports Python
    4.  Autocompletion
    5.  Autofill

    AutoKey VS whkd

     

    • AutoKey is the most popular Linux alternative to whkd.

    • AutoKey is Free and Open Sourcewhkd is also Free and Open Source
  9. 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 whkd

     

    • Keyboard Maestro is the most popular commercial alternative to whkd.

    • Keyboard Maestro is Paid and Proprietarywhkd is Free and Open Source
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    Clavier+

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

    58 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 whkd

     
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    Typinator

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    What is Typinator?

    Have you ever experienced the tedium and frustration of having to repeatedly type your name, e-mail address, home page url, or other words or phrases again, again and again? Do you frequently need to quickly insert images like your signature, location plan, or.

    72 Typinator alternatives

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Typinator screenshot 1

    Typinator Features

    1.  Text substitution

    Typinator VS whkd

     
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    windows-ahk

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    A simple and intuitive AutoHotKey script designed to enhance Windows shortcuts and improve your workflow.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NP flagNepal

    Platforms

    • Windows
    windows-ahk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Portable
    5.  Recurring Tasks
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    9.  Autohotkey

    windows-ahk VS whkd

     
  13. Key Manager icon

    Key Manager

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    Key Manager reveals the full potential of your keyboard and mouse and allows you to save time and efforts while working with your computer. Thanks to its flexible interface, you can now create various actions and execute them by pressing keys, mouse buttons and combinations of...

    71 Key Manager alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Key Manager screenshot 1

    Key Manager Features

    1.  Macro Recording
    2.  Keystroke

    Key Manager VS whkd

     
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