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Open-source alternatives to BetterTouchTool

BetterTouchTool is not described as open source on its own site. 26 of the 70 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

BetterTouchTool is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). All of them are free or have a free plan.

26 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

    • 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

    • 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. 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.
    AltTab vs BetterTouchToolAltTab pricing and details

  4. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • 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

  5. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • 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

  6. Quicksilver

    Free, open-source keyboard launcher for macOS

    • Quicksilver is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Quicksilver has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Quicksilver is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Quicksilver pricing and details

  7. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Rectangle has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Rectangle 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). BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Maccy has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Maccy pricing and details

  9. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

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

  10. Flow Launcher

    Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows

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

  11. AeroSpace

    Free, open-source i3-like tiling window manager for macOS

    • AeroSpace is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • AeroSpace has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • AeroSpace is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AeroSpace pricing and details

  12. Amethyst

    Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS

    • Amethyst is free. BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • Amethyst has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Amethyst is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Amethyst pricing and details

14 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to BetterTouchTool?

Yes. Karabiner-Elements, Hammerspoon, AltTab, Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, Quicksilver, Rectangle, Maccy and 18 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is BetterTouchTool open source?

BetterTouchTool is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.