EventGhost Alternatives

EventGhost is described as 'Advanced, easy to use and extensible automation tool for MS Windows. It can use different input devices like infrared or wireless remote controls to trigger macros, that on their part control a computer and its attached hardware' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to EventGhost for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, AutoHotkey, Linux and Android apps. The best EventGhost alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like EventGhost are Tasker, MacMobility, Hammerspoon and Repeat.

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  1. AutoHotkey icon
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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.

    179 AutoHotkey alternatives

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  2. Tasker icon
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    Advanced automation app for Android that lets you trigger actions like alarms and app launches based on configurable events like phone calls or time of day. Tasker also lets you create apps using these automation features.

    55 Tasker alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  3. MacMobility icon
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    Transforms iPhone or iPad into a personalized remote for macOS, enabling app launches, media control, workflow automation, macro execution, and scripting. Repurposes old devices to control tasks like presentations and streaming without new hardware investment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. Hammerspoon icon
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    This is a tool for powerful automation of OS X. At its core, Hammerspoon is just a bridge between the operating system and a Lua scripting engine.

    93 Hammerspoon alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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  5. Repeat icon
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    Repeat is a full-fledged, Java mouse/keyboard record/replay and automation hotkeys/macros creation using modern programming languages, and more advanced automation features. Working across three major OSes: Windows, OSX, and Linux.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
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  6. xdotool icon
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    This tool lets you simulate keyboard input and mouse activity, move and resize windows, etc. It does this using X11's XTEST extension and other Xlib functions.

    64 xdotool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
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  7. Mjolnir icon
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    Lightweight automation and productivity power-tool for OS X.

    62 Mjolnir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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  8. Keyran icon
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    The cutting-edge program for creating and using macros on any mouse and keyboard setup. Whether its suppressing recoil in combat or automating MMO tasks, Keyran has something for everybody. Over 5000 free macros for everyone to use.

    93 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Shortery icon
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    Automates macOS Shortcuts with seven configurable triggers, including application launch or quit, system wake or sleep, scheduled times, login and logout, custom hotkeys, appearance mode changes, and power events, supporting complex automation for daily workflows.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  10. Stepwise icon
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    Stepwise is an automation tool for Windows. It's easy to learn, safe to use, and there's no coding required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  11. A free light weight mouse macro that records mouse movements, clicks and keyboard entries. Mini Mouse Macro is totally free, no adds, no banners, no trial, free.

    113 Mini Mouse Macro alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. Windows Toolbar Creator and Launcher Software, With Buttoncommander you can Automate True Toolbars any sort of Computer Movements.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
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