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Macro Recorder alternatives

Macro Recorder compared with 5 alternatives: RoboTask, Ui.Vision, Microsoft Power Automate, Keyboard Maestro and AutoHotkey.

Macro Recorder has a free plan. Paid plans start at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Macro RecorderThis toolFree plan · from $99.95 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows
RoboTaskFree plan · from $149 one-timeYesWindows
Ui.VisionFree plan · from €11.90/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
Microsoft Power AutomateFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, Windows
Keyboard MaestroFree trial · from $36 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
AutoHotkeyFreeFreeWindows

How each one differs from Macro Recorder

  1. RoboTask

    Task automation for Windows built from ready-made actions

    • RoboTask starts at $149 one-time for a Personal license, with 1 year of updates. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only Macro Recorder lists a macOS app.

    Suits: Windows users replacing Task Scheduler jobs and batch files

    RoboTask vs Macro RecorderRoboTask pricing and details

  2. Ui.Vision

    Open-source browser and desktop automation with computer vision

    • Ui.Vision starts at €11.90 / month for AI PRO (introductory price); PRO Edition is US$299 / year. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only Ui.Vision lists a Linux app.
    • Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
    • Ui.Vision is open source, according to its own site.
    • Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Testers and developers familiar with Selenium IDE-style commands

    Ui.Vision vs Macro RecorderUi.Vision pricing and details

  3. Microsoft Power Automate

    Cloud workflows and desktop RPA in the Microsoft Power Platform

    • Microsoft Power Automate starts at $15 per user / month, paid yearly. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only Microsoft Power Automate lists a web app.
    • Only Macro Recorder lists a macOS app.
    • Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Microsoft Power Automate also covers templates.

    Suits: Organizations already licensed for Microsoft 365 or Dynamics 365

    Microsoft Power Automate vs Macro RecorderMicrosoft Power Automate pricing and details

  4. 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. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Macro Recorder has a free plan. Keyboard Maestro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Macro Recorder lists a Windows app.
    • Keyboard Maestro also covers clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
    • Macro Recorder also covers no-code.

    Suits: Mac users who repeat the same multi-step tasks and want to automate them

    Keyboard Maestro vs Macro RecorderKeyboard Maestro pricing and details

  5. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Macro Recorder starts at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only Macro Recorder lists a macOS app.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    • Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • AutoHotkey also covers text expansion and keyboard and mouse remapping.

    Suits: Windows users who want custom hotkeys and key remaps at no cost

    AutoHotkey vs Macro RecorderAutoHotkey pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Macro Recorder

  • The shop page shows no prices. The figures here are from the vendor's version 5 press release of September 25, 2026; checkout is handled by its reseller, PayProGlobal.
  • SmartClick, image and OCR recognition and the macro scheduler need Professional; AI support, variables and barcode reading need Enterprise.
  • A license includes 12 months of updates. The installed version keeps working after that, but newer versions need a paid maintenance renewal.
  • There is no Linux version, one license covers either a Windows or a Mac user, and the vendor does not offer refunds.
Macro Recorder pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Macro Recorder?

The alternatives to Macro Recorder in this directory are RoboTask, Ui.Vision, Microsoft Power Automate, Keyboard Maestro and AutoHotkey. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Macro Recorder.

Is there a free alternative to Macro Recorder?

Yes. AutoHotkey is free to use. RoboTask, Ui.Vision and Microsoft Power Automate have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Macro Recorder alternatives work on Linux?

The Macro Recorder listing does not include a Linux app. Ui.Vision lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Macro Recorder?

Ui.Vision and AutoHotkey 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 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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