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Open-source alternatives to Keyboard Maestro

Keyboard Maestro is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Keyboard Maestro is a paid product with a free trial, starting at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax. 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Keyboard Maestro

  1. Hammerspoon

    Free, open-source macOS automation scripted in Lua

    • Hammerspoon is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • Hammerspoon has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hammerspoon is open source, according to its own site.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Hammerspoon vs Keyboard MaestroHammerspoon pricing and details

  2. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Karabiner-Elements vs Keyboard MaestroKarabiner-Elements pricing and details

  3. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keyboard Maestro lists a macOS app.
    AutoHotkey vs Keyboard MaestroAutoHotkey pricing and details

  4. AltTab

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

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • AltTab has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
    • Keyboard Maestro also covers workflow automation, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    AltTab pricing and details

  5. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • Rectangle has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Rectangle pricing and details

  6. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keyboard Maestro lists a macOS app.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  7. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • Maccy has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Maccy pricing and details

  8. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • Ditto has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only Keyboard Maestro lists a macOS app.
    Ditto pricing and details

  9. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • Espanso has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Espanso is open source, according to its own site.
    Espanso pricing and details

  10. AeroSpace

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

    • AeroSpace is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • AeroSpace has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • AeroSpace is open source, according to its own site.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AeroSpace pricing and details

  11. Amethyst

    Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS

    • Amethyst is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • Amethyst has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Amethyst is open source, according to its own site.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Amethyst pricing and details

  12. Loop

    Free, open-source macOS window manager with a radial menu

    • Loop is free. Keyboard Maestro starts at US$36 one-time purchase for version 11, plus applicable tax.
    • Loop has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Loop is open source, according to its own site.
    • Keyboard Maestro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Loop pricing and details

25 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Keyboard Maestro?

Yes. Hammerspoon, Karabiner-Elements, AutoHotkey, AltTab, Rectangle, Microsoft PowerToys, Maccy, Ditto and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Keyboard Maestro open source?

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

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Hammerspoon, Karabiner-Elements, AutoHotkey, AltTab, Rectangle, Microsoft PowerToys, Maccy, Ditto and 28 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 Keyboard Maestro: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.