Alternatives · Windows & Launchers
Superkey alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Superkey alternative is Sol (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Superkey compared with 5 alternatives: Hyperkey, Shortcat, Mouseless, Mosaic and Sol.
Superkey is a paid product with a free trial, starting at US$15.99. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
How each one differs from Superkey
Hyperkey
Free Mac utility that turns a key into the Hyper modifier
- Hyperkey is free.
- Hyperkey has a free plan, which Superkey lacks.
Suits: Mac users who run out of free shortcut combinations
Shortcat
Click and switch windows on a Mac using only the keyboard
- Shortcat also covers launcher and window management.
- Shortcat does not cover keyboard and mouse remapping, which Superkey does.
Suits: Mac users who want to cut mouse use
Mouseless
Control the mouse from the keyboard on Mac, Windows and Linux
- Mouseless also lists Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: People with mouse-related strain or accessibility needs
Mosaic
Drag-and-drop window layouts for the Mac
- Mosaic starts at £14.99 one-time (Standard Edition).
- Mosaic also covers window management.
- Mosaic does not cover keyboard and mouse remapping, which Superkey does.
Suits: Mac users who think of layouts as pictures to drop windows on
Sol
Open-source macOS launcher and command palette
- Sol is free.
- Sol has a free plan, which Superkey lacks.
- Sol is open source, according to its own site.
- Sol also covers launcher, clipboard manager, window management and calculator.
- Sol does not cover keyboard and mouse remapping, which Superkey does.
Suits: Mac users who want a free launcher with window snapping built in
Limits worth knowing in Superkey
- Requires macOS 14 or later.
- Seek uses OCR and can miss small text or text near lines, per the site's FAQ.
- One license is active on 3 devices at a time.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Superkey?
The alternatives to Superkey in this directory are Hyperkey, Shortcat, Mouseless, Mosaic and Sol. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Superkey.
Is there a free alternative to Superkey?
Yes. Hyperkey and Sol are free to use.
Which Superkey alternatives work on Windows?
The Superkey listing does not include a Windows app. Mouseless lists one.
Which Superkey alternatives work on Linux?
The Superkey listing does not include a Linux app. Mouseless lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Superkey?
Sol is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.