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AutoHotkey alternatives with a Linux app

The AutoHotkey listing does not include a Linux app. 24 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Linux app.

AutoHotkey is free to use. 19 of them are free or have a free plan.

24 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to AutoHotkey

  1. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only Espanso lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Espanso vs AutoHotkeyEspanso pricing and details

  2. UniGetUI

    Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more

    • UniGetUI is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only UniGetUI lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • AutoHotkey also covers text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  3. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • 7-Zip also covers file compression.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation, text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  4. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  5. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only CopyQ lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation, text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  6. BleachBit

    Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux

    • BleachBit is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only BleachBit lists a Linux app.
    • BleachBit also covers disk cleanup.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation, text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    BleachBit pricing and details

  7. Flameshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation

    • Flameshot is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only Flameshot lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Flameshot also covers screenshots.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation, text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Flameshot pricing and details

  8. Synergy

    Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs

    • Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use). AutoHotkey is free.
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Synergy lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Synergy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Synergy pricing and details

  9. PeaZip

    Free file archiver for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • PeaZip is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only PeaZip lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • PeaZip also covers file management and file compression.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation, text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    PeaZip pricing and details

  10. FileZilla

    Free FTP, FTPS and SFTP client, with a paid Pro tier for cloud storage

    • FileZilla starts at 12,99 € for FileZilla Pro (starting at; billing period not shown). AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only FileZilla lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • FileZilla also covers file management.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation, text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    FileZilla pricing and details

  11. Snipaste

    Screenshot tool that pins images to the screen as floating windows

    • Snipaste starts at $8.99 one-time, 1 device. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only Snipaste lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Snipaste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    Snipaste pricing and details

  12. dupeGuru

    Free open-source tool that finds duplicate files by name or content

    • dupeGuru is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only dupeGuru lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • dupeGuru also covers disk cleanup and file management.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation, text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    dupeGuru pricing and details

12 more that list a Linux app

All 24 in one table

Common questions

Which AutoHotkey alternatives have a Linux app?

Espanso, UniGetUI, 7-Zip, LocalSend, CopyQ, BleachBit, Flameshot, Synergy and 16 more list a Linux app.

Does AutoHotkey have a Linux app?

The AutoHotkey listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Espanso, UniGetUI, 7-Zip, LocalSend, CopyQ, BleachBit, Flameshot, PeaZip and 11 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to AutoHotkey: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.