AutoHotkey Alternatives

AutoHotkey is described as 'An open-source Windows scripting language enabling task automation through hotkeys, macros, and keystrokes, useful for creating custom forms and automating data entry' and is a leading Task Automation app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to AutoHotkey for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Google Chrome and Android apps. The best AutoHotkey alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AutoHotkey are AutoIt, espanso, Tasker and FastKeys.

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AutoHotkey alternatives are mainly Text Expanders, but if you're looking for Task Automation Apps or Workflow Automation Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac, Mac + Free, Free, Windows, Google Chrome and Chrome OS. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to AutoHotkey.
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  1. WinBatch icon
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    WinBatch is the Windows desktop automation solution -- take nearly anything your computer can do, and assign it to a simple menu selection, command or hotkey. We've put the power of a complete programming language at your fingertips.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. pywinauto icon
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    pywinauto is a set of python modules to automate the Microsoft Windows GUI. At its simplest it allows you to send mouse and keyboard actions to windows dialogs and controls.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Python
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  3. VisualCron icon
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    Automation platform for Windows featuring scheduling, job automation, script and batch execution, file transfer, system integration, conditional tasks, notifications, remote operations, graphical interface, and flexible workflows with secure management.

    30 VisualCron alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Keysmith lets you create keyboard shortcuts for any string of actions you can do with your mouse and keyboard. And Keysmith is smart. It isn't just clicking on coordinates, it's aware of apps, windows, buttons, lists, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Google Chrome
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  5. KHotKeys icon
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    Trigger actions when certain keys are pressed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Taskt icon
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    A robotic process automation (rpa) solution powered by the .NET Framework that allows you to automate tedious and repetative tasks with simple and customizable commands.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. WinTask icon
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    Automate any combination of tasks, whether Web or Windows applications, with WinTask macro software.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. 123AutoIt icon
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    Automation based on captured image pixel, once it is checked, it will perform predefined action accordingly.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. Hyperkey icon
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    Use an additional modifier key for all your keyboard shortcuts with this straightforward app. Utilize an unused key by converting the caps lock or any modifier key to the hyper key, which combines all four modifiers. The hyper key can be used in any app with keyboard shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. AutoMate sets an entirely new standard for server and desktop automation. Built on the experience earned from delivering automation to more than 9000 sites across 40 countries, AutoMate 8 now adds the power of virtual and cloud-based SharePoint* automation, computing...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Automatic Mouse and Keyboard is a really powerful and easy-to-use Mouse and Keyboard automation tool. It makes your mouse move and click automatically on locations that you defined. It can use a small picture to locate a point on the screen, which makes it very flexible.

    28 Automatic Mouse and Keyboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Eonza icon
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    Eonza is a program for creating and managing scripts. It is a free, open source cross-platform program for working with scripts and automating actions on the computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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