Quick Macros AlternativesText Expanders & Task Automation Apps like Quick Macros

Quick Macros is described as 'Automates repetitive tasks, even the most complex. Your macros can press keys, click buttons, links, menu items, on-screen images and other UI objects, manage windows, run and manage files, wait for various events, show dialogs, send/receive internet files and' and is a Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Quick Macros for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Google Chrome and Android apps. The best Quick Macros alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Quick Macros are AutoIt, FastKeys, Karabiner Elements and Pulover’s Macro Creator.

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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. 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.

    134 AutoIt alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  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.

    138 FastKeys alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  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).

    86 Karabiner Elements alternatives

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  5. Pulover’s Macro Creator is a Free Automation Tool and Script Generator. It is based on AutoHotkey language and provides users with multiple automation functions, as well as a built-in recorder.

    75 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Bundleware

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    • Windows
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  6. Actiona icon
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    Actiona (formerly known as Actionaz) is a task automation tool. It allows you to create and execute action lists. You don't need to know any programming language to use it: its intuitive interface allows you to create action lists (scripts) using drag & drop.

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    • Linux
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  7. Clavier+ icon
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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

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    • Windows
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  8. TextExpander icon
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    Boosts team efficiency by managing, creating, and sharing reusable text snippets across all platforms with support for fill-in fields, advanced customization, and insightful analytics to drive productivity and performance enhancement.

    94 TextExpander alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Beeftext icon
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    Beeftext is an open-source text substitution tool for Windows.

    68 Beeftext alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Discontinued

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  10. 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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