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Alternatives to AutoHotkey with a one-time purchase

The AutoHotkey listing shows no one-time purchase. 47 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

AutoHotkey is free to use. 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

47 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to AutoHotkey

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Process Lasso

    Windows process automation for CPU priorities and affinities

    • Process Lasso starts at $23.97 once for a Single PC lifetime license, or $2.97 a month. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Process Lasso can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    • Process Lasso also covers system monitor.
    Process Lasso vs AutoHotkeyProcess Lasso pricing and details

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Hazel

    Rule-based automatic file organization for the Mac

    • Hazel starts at $42 one-time purchase (single-user license). AutoHotkey is free.
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Hazel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hazel lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    Hazel pricing and details

  8. Typinator

    Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally

    • Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. AutoHotkey is free.
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typinator lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    Typinator pricing and details

  9. aText

    Low-cost text expander for macOS and Windows

    • aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license. AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only aText lists a macOS app.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    aText pricing and details

  10. Pastebot

    Mac clipboard manager with pastebins, filters and stacks

    • Pastebot starts at $2.99 / month or $24.99 / year (App Store), or $39 one-time direct. AutoHotkey is free.
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Pastebot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Pastebot lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    Pastebot pricing and details

  11. CopyClip

    Text-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar

    • CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store). AutoHotkey is free.
    • Only CopyClip lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CopyClip pricing and details

  12. Homerow

    Keyboard labels for clicking any button or link on macOS

    • Homerow starts at $49.99 one-time purchase. AutoHotkey is free.
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Homerow does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Homerow lists a macOS app.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    Homerow pricing and details

35 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 47 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to AutoHotkey that you buy once?

Yes. PhraseExpress, Keyboard Maestro, Process Lasso, BetterTouchTool, Bartender, Mac Mouse Fix, Hazel, Typinator and 39 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy AutoHotkey once instead of subscribing?

The AutoHotkey listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

PhraseExpress, Process Lasso, aText, CopyClip, Lunar, BetterDisplay, Shottr, AlDente and 9 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.