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Hammerspoon alternatives with a Windows app

The Hammerspoon listing does not include a Windows app. 39 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Windows app.

Hammerspoon is free to use. 34 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Hammerspoon

  1. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only Hammerspoon lists a macOS app.
    • AutoHotkey also covers text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    AutoHotkey vs HammerspoonAutoHotkey pricing and details

  2. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only Hammerspoon lists a macOS app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  3. UniGetUI

    Free graphical front end for WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and more

    • UniGetUI is free. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only UniGetUI lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Hammerspoon also covers window management.
    UniGetUI pricing and details

  4. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only Raycast lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    Raycast pricing and details

  5. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip also covers file compression.
    • Hammerspoon also covers workflow automation and window management.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  6. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only Hammerspoon lists a macOS app.
    • Ditto also covers clipboard manager.
    Ditto pricing and details

  7. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

    • ShareX is free. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
    • Only Hammerspoon lists a macOS app.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    ShareX pricing and details

  8. Flow Launcher

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

    • Flow Launcher is free. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only Flow Launcher lists a Windows app.
    • Only Hammerspoon lists a macOS app.
    • Flow Launcher also covers launcher, file management and calculator.
    Flow Launcher pricing and details

  9. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Espanso also covers text expansion.
    • Hammerspoon also covers workflow automation and window management.
    Espanso pricing and details

  10. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  11. Greenshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor

    • Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store). Hammerspoon is free.
    • Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
    • Greenshot also covers screenshots.
    • Hammerspoon also covers workflow automation and window management.
    Greenshot pricing and details

  12. Text Blaze

    Text expander with forms, formulas and shared team snippets

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

27 more that list a Windows app

All 39 in one table

Common questions

Which Hammerspoon alternatives have a Windows app?

AutoHotkey, Microsoft PowerToys, UniGetUI, Raycast, 7-Zip, Ditto, ShareX, Flow Launcher and 31 more list a Windows app.

Does Hammerspoon have a Windows app?

The Hammerspoon listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

AutoHotkey, Microsoft PowerToys, UniGetUI, Raycast, 7-Zip, Ditto, ShareX, Flow Launcher and 26 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 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 Hammerspoon: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.