QuicKeys Alternatives

QuicKeys is described as 'Is software that makes it easier to use your computer. With QuicKeys you can automate common things you do all the time. And you can automate tedious things you don't do all the time — things that are hard to remember' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to QuicKeys for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Linux and Web-based apps. The best QuicKeys alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like QuicKeys are AutoIt, Pulover’s Macro Creator, AutoKey and Karabiner Elements.

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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. 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.

    62 Pulover’s Macro Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • 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. Clavier+ icon
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    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

    57 Clavier+ alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  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.

    64 Actiona alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Automate applications or web sites, text or images, simple or complex, on command or scheduled. You can automate virtually anything.

    61 Keyboard Maestro alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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    Comments about Keyboard Maestro as an Alternative to QuicKeys
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    Keyboard Maestro is not merely a "text expander". It is a tool for increasing your efficiency in most operations on a Mac from system preferences and utilities to applications. It is so powerful that everything else pales by comparison. If you decide to try it you will only scratch the surface of its capabilities for the first year.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Keyboard Maestro is a great QuicKeys alternative.

    • Keyboard Maestro is Paid and ProprietaryQuicKeys is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. TextExpander icon
     67 likes

    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.

    76 TextExpander alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about TextExpander as an Alternative to QuicKeys
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    For text macros, TextExpander is the best. It's simple to use, powerful, and free for non-commercial use. Sadly, Quickeys is no longer supported, and the dog-in-the-manger owners of the software refuse to let it into the public domain.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • TextExpander is Paid and ProprietaryQuicKeys is also Paid and Proprietary
    • TextExpander is Lightweight and Privacy focusedQuicKeys is not according to our users
  9. aText icon
     40 likes

    aText accelerates your typing by replacing abbreviations with frequently used phrases you define.

    50 aText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Parallels Desktop
     
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    Comments about aText as an Alternative to QuicKeys
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    QuicKeys does many more things than typing text.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • aText is Paid and ProprietaryQuicKeys is also Paid and Proprietary
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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