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Karabiner-Elements alternatives with a Windows app

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

Karabiner-Elements 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 Karabiner-Elements

  1. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, window management and file management.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  2. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • AutoHotkey also covers workflow automation and text expansion.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  3. Flow Launcher

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

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

  4. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only Ueli lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Ueli also covers launcher and calculator.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Ueli pricing and details

  5. EarTrumpet

    Per-app volume mixer for the Windows system tray

    • EarTrumpet is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only EarTrumpet lists a Windows app.
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    EarTrumpet pricing and details

  6. Twinkle Tray

    Free brightness sliders for external monitors on Windows

    • Twinkle Tray is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only Twinkle Tray lists a Windows app.
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • Twinkle Tray also covers display control.
    Twinkle Tray pricing and details

  7. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

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

  8. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip also covers file compression.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  9. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

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

  10. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

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

  11. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Karabiner-Elements is free.
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Espanso also covers text expansion.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app and keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Espanso pricing and details

  12. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Karabiner-Elements 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

27 more that list a Windows app

All 39 in one table

Common questions

Which Karabiner-Elements alternatives have a Windows app?

Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, Flow Launcher, Ueli, EarTrumpet, Twinkle Tray, Raycast, 7-Zip and 31 more list a Windows app.

Does Karabiner-Elements have a Windows app?

The Karabiner-Elements listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Microsoft PowerToys, AutoHotkey, Flow Launcher, Ueli, EarTrumpet, Twinkle Tray, Raycast, 7-Zip 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 Karabiner-Elements: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.