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AutoHotkey alternatives with a Mac app

The AutoHotkey listing does not include a Mac app. 76 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Mac app.

AutoHotkey is free to use. 49 of them are free or have a free plan.

76 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 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. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • Only PhraseExpress lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates and clipboard manager.
    PhraseExpress vs AutoHotkeyPhraseExpress pricing and details

  3. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    • Hammerspoon is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only Hammerspoon lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Hammerspoon also covers window management.
    Hammerspoon vs AutoHotkeyHammerspoon pricing and details

  4. Keyboard Maestro

    Macro automation for macOS with triggers and actions

    • Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax. AutoHotkey is free.
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Keyboard Maestro lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    Keyboard Maestro vs AutoHotkeyKeyboard Maestro pricing and details

  5. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  6. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). AutoHotkey is free.
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BetterTouchTool lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    BetterTouchTool pricing and details

  7. Bartender

    Menu bar manager for macOS that hides and organizes items

    • Bartender starts at $19.99 / year (Bartender Pro) or $24.99 one-time (Bartender 7). AutoHotkey is free.
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Bartender does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bartender lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    Bartender pricing and details

  8. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only Maccy lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Maccy also covers clipboard manager and menu bar app.
    Maccy pricing and details

  9. Text Blaze

    Text expander with forms, formulas and shared team snippets

    • Text Blaze starts at $2.99 / month, billed yearly. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a macOS app.
    • Only Text Blaze lists a browser extension.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    Text Blaze pricing and details

  10. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. AutoHotkey is free.
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Mac Mouse Fix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mac Mouse Fix lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  11. LinearMouse

    Free, open-source mouse and trackpad customizer for Mac

    • LinearMouse is free. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only LinearMouse lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation and text expansion.
    LinearMouse pricing and details

  12. 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

64 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which AutoHotkey alternatives have a Mac app?

Espanso, PhraseExpress, Hammerspoon, Keyboard Maestro, Karabiner-Elements, BetterTouchTool, Bartender, Maccy and 68 more list a Mac app.

Does AutoHotkey have a Mac app?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Espanso, PhraseExpress, Hammerspoon, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy, Text Blaze, LinearMouse, UniGetUI and 41 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 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 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.