The AutoIt Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about AutoIt in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
AutoIt
The Insider’s Guide
Freeware BASIC-like scripting language for automating Windows
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among automation tools, read from AutoIt’s own pages.
Made by AutoIt Consulting Ltd · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from AutoIt’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on AutoIt’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 90 of the 134 other automation tools we grade
AutoIt is a freeware scripting language with BASIC-like syntax for automating the Windows interface and general scripting. Scripts simulate keystrokes and mouse movement and manipulate windows, controls and processes, and can be compiled into standalone executables. It also ships a COM and DLL version called AutoItX.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about AutoIt, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You write code rather than click through a builder, and it runs on Windows only.
- 1
Best for scripting Windows tasks in a BASIC-like language
AutoIt is a free scripting language for automating Windows, with GUI automation and compiled executables.
- 2
It is free
AutoIt has no paid plan at all. Freeware: AutoIt is described as freeware, with an installer and a portable download.
- 3
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 4
GUI automation
Simulates keystrokes and mouse movement and manipulates windows, controls and processes.
- 5
Compiled executables
Aut2Exe converts scripts into standalone .exe files that run without extra runtimes.
- 6
AutoItX
A COM and DLL version adds AutoIt features to other languages, including VBScript and PowerShell, with a C# assembly and PowerShell cmdlets.
- 7
A 2.4 GPA, above 90 of 134
That is against the other automation tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
AutoIt is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
AutoIt at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- AutoIt Consulting Ltd
- Category
- Automation
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for scripting Windows tasks in a BASIC-like language
AutoIt is a free scripting language for automating Windows, with GUI automation and compiled executables. You write code rather than click through a builder, and it runs on Windows only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Freeware you can download and run, either installed or portable. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright with no cap, though the vendor says to check the licence inside the download. |
| Features | C | GUI automation, compiled executables, a COM component and a script editor. It does the Windows job fully, but only as code. |
| Ease of use | D | No store rating on record. Automations are written as scripts, which is the opposite of start-and-go. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | A single operating system: Windows 7 to 11 and Windows Server. Links to PowerShell, VBScript and COM only. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who AutoIt is for
- Fits if you can write short scripts and need to automate Windows programs
- Works for IT staff who script repeatable desktop tasks
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a visual builder, as everything is written as code
- Not for you if you use a Mac or Linux, since it is Windows only
- Watch out: the vendor points to the licence inside the download for terms of use, so read it before business use
Good to know
Good for
- IT staff scripting repeatable Windows desktop tasks
- Developers who want to automate GUIs from PowerShell or VBScript
- Anyone comfortable writing short BASIC-style scripts
Worth knowing
- It is a scripting language, so automations are written as code rather than built visually.
- Windows only: the current version lists Windows 7 to 11 and Windows Server 2008 to 2022.
- The vendor says to check the license inside the download for specific terms of use.
- The latest version listed is v3.3.18.0, released 7 September 2025.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
AutoIt is free to use.
Freeware you can download and run, either installed or portable.
Free
$0
AutoIt, the script converter, AutoItX and a cut-down editor are included in the free download.
The free plan
Freeware: AutoIt is described as freeware, with an installer and a portable download.
Read from autoitscript.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Freeware BASIC-like scripting language for automating Windows. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: workflow automation, window management.
GUI automation, compiled executables, a COM component and a script editor.
- GUI automation
- Simulates keystrokes and mouse movement and manipulates windows, controls and processes.
- Compiled executables
- Aut2Exe converts scripts into standalone .exe files that run without extra runtimes.
- AutoItX
- A COM and DLL version adds AutoIt features to other languages, including VBScript and PowerShell, with a C# assembly and PowerShell cmdlets.
- Language features
- Supports user functions, loops, regular expressions, COM, Unicode and x64, and can call external DLL and Windows API functions.
- Script editor
- A customized SciTE editor with extra coding tools for AutoIt is available as a separate download.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
- PowerShell
- VBScript
- COM
- C#
- SciTE
AutoIt is made by AutoIt Consulting Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
90/134
Other automation tools it is graded above
AutoIt's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 90 of the 134 other automation tools we grade, and level with 23.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 124 of 134) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
AutoIt has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 135 automation tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. AutoIt’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 116 of 134
- AFree plan and trialAbove 124 of 134
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 134
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 134
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 134
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 80 automation tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. AutoIt is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
AutoIt is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.4 is higher than 90 of the 134 other automation tools we grade.
What you could not
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- Control over other apps' windows.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. AutoIt’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Actiona, Pulover's Macro Creator, Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Ui.Vision
The 5 tools AutoIt is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Actiona
Free
Free drag-and-drop task automation for Windows and Linux.
- Only Actiona lists a Linux app.
- Actiona is open source, according to its own site.
- AutoIt also covers window management.
- 2.8GPA
Pulover's Macro Creator
Free
Free macro recorder and script generator for Windows.
- 2.6GPA
Macro Recorder
Free plan · from $99.95 one-time
Records mouse and keyboard actions for replay on Windows and Mac.
- Only Macro Recorder lists a macOS app.
- Macro Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- AutoIt also covers window management.
- 2.4GPA
RoboTask
Free plan · from $149 one-time
Task automation for Windows built from ready-made actions.
- RoboTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- AutoIt also covers window management.
- RoboTask also covers no-code.
- 3.0GPA
Ui.Vision
Free plan · from €11.90/mo
Open-source browser and desktop automation with computer vision.
- Only Ui.Vision lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Ui.Vision lists a browser extension.
- Ui.Vision is open source, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is AutoIt free?
Yes. AutoIt is free to use.
How much does AutoIt cost?
AutoIt lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does AutoIt work on?
AutoIt is available on Windows.
Does AutoIt have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. AutoIt is listed for Windows.
Does AutoIt have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. AutoIt is listed for Windows.
Is AutoIt open source?
AutoIt is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does AutoIt integrate with?
AutoIt's listing names PowerShell, VBScript, COM, C# and SciTE. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes AutoIt?
AutoIt is made by AutoIt Consulting Ltd.
What are the alternatives to AutoIt?
The closest alternatives to AutoIt in our directory are Actiona, Pulover's Macro Creator, Macro Recorder, RoboTask and Ui.Vision.
How does AutoIt compare with other automation tools?
AutoIt's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 90 of the 134 other automation tools we grade, and level with 23.
Is AutoIt good value for money?
ToolGPA grades AutoIt A for value for money. AutoIt has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of AutoIt?
AutoIt is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from AutoIt’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from AutoIt's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by AutoIt Consulting Ltd. Prices change, so check autoitscript.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- AutoIt, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/autoit
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what AutoIt’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. AutoIt is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by AutoIt Consulting Ltd. Prices and plans change: check autoitscript.com before you buy.