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Free alternatives to BetterTouchTool

BetterTouchTool has no free plan. 64 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are free or have a free plan.

BetterTouchTool is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). 37 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

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

The 12 closest to BetterTouchTool

  1. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • 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 vs BetterTouchToolKarabiner-Elements pricing and details

  2. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • 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.
    Hammerspoon vs BetterTouchToolHammerspoon pricing and details

  3. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    What is free: Core features such as clipboard history (kept 3 months), snippets, quicklinks, calculator and window management, the extension store, and up to 5 Raycast Notes. AI is not included.

    • 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.
    Raycast vs BetterTouchToolRaycast pricing and details

  4. AltTab

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

    What is free: AltTab (free): core window switching with thumbnails, preview, window controls, trackpad gestures and custom shortcuts, at no cost for personal or business use.

    • 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.
    AltTab vs BetterTouchToolAltTab pricing and details

  5. LinearMouse

    Free, open-source mouse and trackpad customizer for Mac

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • 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.
    LinearMouse vs BetterTouchToolLinearMouse pricing and details

  6. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    What is free: The core of Alfred is free to use forever, covering app, file and web search. Powerpack features such as workflows, clipboard history and snippets are not included.

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Alfred has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Alfred also covers text expansion.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Alfred pricing and details

  7. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

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

  8. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    What is free: Beyond the 30-day trial, LaunchBar 6 can be used for free as long and as often as you like. Without registration it occasionally invites you to take a short break.

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • LaunchBar has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • LaunchBar also covers file management and calculator.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

  9. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    What is free: Free for personal use on Windows and Mac; license reminders start after 30 days of professional use or use of commercial-edition features. The iPhone and iPad app is free.

    • PhraseExpress has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PhraseExpress lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates and text expansion.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  10. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

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

  11. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

    What is free: Free forever for personal use: basic file search, app launching, filters, commands and the basic UI theme. Commercial use is not allowed on the free plan.

    • Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Listary has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Listary lists a Windows app.
    • Only BetterTouchTool lists a macOS app.
    Listary pricing and details

  12. CopyClip

    Text-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar

    What is free: The original CopyClip is free on the Mac App Store: a text-only clipboard history in the menu bar. Search, pinned clips, direct pasting and themes are only in the paid CopyClip 2, a separate app.

    • CopyClip starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (CopyClip 2, US Mac App Store). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • CopyClip has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • CopyClip also covers menu bar app.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, window management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    CopyClip pricing and details

52 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to BetterTouchTool?

Yes. Karabiner-Elements, Hammerspoon, Raycast, AltTab, LinearMouse, Alfred, Microsoft PowerToys, LaunchBar and 56 more are free or have a free plan.

Does BetterTouchTool have a free plan?

BetterTouchTool has no free plan. BetterTouchTool is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 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 BetterTouchTool: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.