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Hyperkey alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Hyperkey alternative is Rectangle (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Hyperkey compared with 4 alternatives: Karabiner-Elements, BetterTouchTool, Keyboard Maestro and Rectangle.
Hyperkey is free to use. 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyperkeyThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| Karabiner-Elements | Free | Free | macOS |
| BetterTouchTool | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Keyboard Maestro | Free trial · from $36 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Rectangle | Free | Free | macOS |
How each one differs from Hyperkey
Karabiner-Elements
Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS
- Karabiner-Elements is free.
- Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
- Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want to remap keys or modifiers at no cost
BetterTouchTool
Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation
- BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
- BetterTouchTool has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hyperkey.
- 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 custom trackpad, mouse and keyboard gestures in one app
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.
- Keyboard Maestro has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hyperkey.
- Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Keyboard Maestro also covers workflow automation, clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
- Keyboard Maestro does not cover keyboard and mouse remapping, which Hyperkey does.
Suits: Mac users who repeat the same multi-step tasks and want to automate them
Rectangle
Free, open-source window snapping for macOS
- Rectangle is free.
- Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
- Rectangle also covers window management.
- Rectangle does not cover keyboard and mouse remapping, which Hyperkey does.
Suits: Mac users who want window snapping by shortcut or drag at no cost
Limits worth knowing in Hyperkey
- Remappings do not work in password fields, because macOS hides keystrokes there.
- Keyboard Maestro's shortcut recorder needs the shortcut recorded by physically pressing all modifiers.
- Mac only, on macOS 10.15 or later.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hyperkey?
The alternatives to Hyperkey in this directory are Karabiner-Elements, BetterTouchTool, Keyboard Maestro and Rectangle. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hyperkey.
Is there a free alternative to Hyperkey?
Yes. Karabiner-Elements and Rectangle are free to use.
Is there an open-source alternative to Hyperkey?
Karabiner-Elements and Rectangle 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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.