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BetterTouchTool alternatives

BetterTouchTool compared with 11 alternatives: Keyboard Maestro, Karabiner-Elements, Hammerspoon, Raycast, Swish and 6 more.

BetterTouchTool is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). 5 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BetterTouchToolThis toolFree trial · from $15 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
Keyboard MaestroFree trial · from $36 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
Karabiner-ElementsFreeFreemacOS
HammerspoonFreeFreemacOS
RaycastFree plan · from $96/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension
SwishFree trial · from $16 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
AltTabFree plan · from $9.99 one-timeYesmacOS
HomerowFree trial · from $49.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
LinearMouseFreeFreemacOS
Mac Mouse FixFree trial · from $2.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
MagnetFrom $4.99 one-timeNomacOS
MoomFree trial · from $15 one-timeTrial onlymacOS

How each one differs from BetterTouchTool

  1. 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. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Keyboard Maestro also covers text expansion.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers launcher and keyboard and mouse remapping.

    Suits: Mac users who repeat the same multi-step tasks and want to automate them

    Keyboard Maestro vs BetterTouchToolKeyboard Maestro pricing and details

  2. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users who want to remap keys or modifiers at no cost

    Karabiner-Elements vs BetterTouchToolKarabiner-Elements pricing and details

  3. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    • Hammerspoon is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers launcher, clipboard manager and keyboard and mouse remapping.

    Suits: Mac users comfortable writing Lua who want to script their own automation

    Hammerspoon vs BetterTouchToolHammerspoon pricing and details

  4. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Raycast has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac and Windows users who prefer the keyboard to the mouse

    Raycast vs BetterTouchToolRaycast pricing and details

  5. Swish

    Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS

    • Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and keyboard and mouse remapping.

    Suits: MacBook and Magic Trackpad users who prefer gestures to keyboard shortcuts

    Swish vs BetterTouchToolSwish pricing and details

  6. AltTab

    Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • AltTab has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and keyboard and mouse remapping.

    Suits: People moving from Windows who miss switching between individual windows

    AltTab vs BetterTouchToolAltTab pricing and details

  7. Homerow

    Keyboard labels for clicking any button or link on macOS

    • Homerow starts at $49.99 one-time purchase. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.

    Suits: Keyboard-focused Mac users who want to stop reaching for the mouse

    Homerow vs BetterTouchToolHomerow pricing and details

  8. LinearMouse

    Free, open-source mouse and trackpad customizer for Mac

    • LinearMouse is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • LinearMouse has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and window management.

    Suits: Mac users who want mouse scrolling reversed without changing the trackpad

    LinearMouse vs BetterTouchToolLinearMouse pricing and details

  9. 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. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and window management.

    Suits: Mac users with a five-button mouse who miss trackpad gestures

    Mac Mouse Fix vs BetterTouchToolMac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  10. Magnet

    Window snapping for Mac by drag, shortcut or menu bar

    • Magnet starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Magnet also covers menu bar app.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and keyboard and mouse remapping.

    Suits: Mac users who want simple window snapping for a small one-time price

    Magnet vs BetterTouchToolMagnet pricing and details

  11. Moom

    Mac window manager with saved layouts, snapping and a palette

    • Moom starts at $15 one-time purchase. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Moom also covers menu bar app.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and keyboard and mouse remapping.

    Suits: Mac users who rearrange the same windows each time they dock a laptop

    Moom vs BetterTouchToolMoom pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in BetterTouchTool

  • macOS only. BTT Mobile for iPhone and iPad is a companion remote control for the Mac app, not a standalone version.
  • There is no free version: after the 45-day trial a license or a Setapp subscription is needed.
  • The Standard License stops receiving updates after 2 years, though the last version received keeps working.
  • Listed prices vary by country and taxes, and refunds outside the European Union are decided case by case.
BetterTouchTool pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to BetterTouchTool?

The alternatives to BetterTouchTool in this directory are Keyboard Maestro, Karabiner-Elements, Hammerspoon, Raycast, Swish, AltTab, Homerow, LinearMouse, Mac Mouse Fix, Magnet and Moom. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BetterTouchTool.

Is there a free alternative to BetterTouchTool?

Yes. Karabiner-Elements, Hammerspoon and LinearMouse are free to use. Raycast and AltTab have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which BetterTouchTool alternatives work on Windows?

The BetterTouchTool listing does not include a Windows app. Raycast lists one.

Which BetterTouchTool alternatives work on iOS?

The BetterTouchTool listing does not include an iOS app. Raycast lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to BetterTouchTool?

Karabiner-Elements, Hammerspoon, AltTab, LinearMouse and Mac Mouse Fix are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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