Macro Express Alternatives

Macro Express is described as '® is the premier Windows automation macro utility. Record, edit and play back mouse and keyboard macros. Or develop sophisticated macros with the macro script editor. Boost your productivity with its powerful tools and robust features' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Macro Express for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, AutoHotkey, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Macro Express alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Macro Express are AutoIt, FastKeys, Karabiner Elements and Keyboard Maestro.

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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.

    162 AutoHotkey alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  2. AutoIt icon
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    Use a straightforward BASIC-like scripting language to automate your Windows GUI. Simulate key presses, mouse movement, window attributes and much more.

    122 AutoIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  3. FastKeys icon
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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.

    125 FastKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  4. 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).

    80 Karabiner Elements alternatives

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    • Mac
     
  5. 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.

    63 xdotool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
     
  6. ReMouse icon
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    ReMouse is a automation program that lets you record and play back a series of keyboard and mouse actions, and saves operation records as script files for later use. Perfectly compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and 64-bit systems.

    35 ReMouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. 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.

    89 Keyran alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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.

    145 Shortery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  9. Automation Workshop is software for automation of complex and recurring processes that would otherwise take a lot of intensive and repetitive user work time. Create automated tasks easier than ever before. Automation Workshop requires no scripting, programming or coding skills.

    77 Automation Workshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Stepwise icon
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    Stepwise is a free 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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