KeyTrails AlternativesKeystroke Visualizers and other similar apps like KeyTrails

KeyTrails is described as 'Helps you present your keyboard input on your screen. Whether you are making a tutorial video, streaming your gaming session, or giving a business presentation, KeyTrails makes your content just a bit catchier' and is a keystroke visualizer. There are more than 10 alternatives to KeyTrails for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best KeyTrails alternative is Keyviz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like KeyTrails are Screenkey, Show Me The Key, Carnac and KeyCastr.

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  1. Keyviz icon
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    Keyviz is a free and open-source tool to visualize your keystrokes and mouse actions in real-time.

    21 Keyviz alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
    • Keyviz is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to KeyTrails.

    • Keyviz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to KeyTrails.

    • Keyviz is Free and Open SourceKeyTrails is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Carnac icon
     28 likes

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

    18 Carnac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. KeyScreen icon
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    KeyScreen makes your keystrokes visible on screen-perfect for tutorials, presentations, and screen recordings.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • KeyScreen is the most popular commercial alternative to KeyTrails.

    • KeyScreen is Paid and ProprietaryKeyTrails is also Paid and Proprietary
    • KeyScreen is LightweightKeyTrails is not according to our users
  4. Keystro icon
     2 likes

    Floating widget shows each key pressed in real time and highlights the cursor with fully adjustable design. Choose from 10+ styles, unlimited color themes, and over 10 sound options. Works across multiple screens for screen recording on Windows and macOS.

    27 Keystro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Mouseposé icon
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    Mouseposé is the indispensible mouse pointer highlighting tool (aka "virtual laserpointer") for everyone doing demos at tradeshows, presentations and trainings, or those individuals with huge and high resolution displays.

    26 Mouseposé alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. KeyPosé icon
     3 likes

    A Little utility that implements a global key logger which displays all shortcuts & keystrokes as you type on screen and with a semi-transparent overlay. This makes it very easy to show any shortcuts you use if you for example record a software demo.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. MouseShade  icon
     1 like

    MouseShade is an essential tool for everyone doing presentations or demos. If turned on, it dims the screen and puts a spotlight on the area around the mouse pointer, easily guiding the audiences attention to an area of interest.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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