Homerow
Keyboard labels for clicking any button or link on macOS
What is Homerow?
Homerow is a macOS app for clicking and scrolling without a mouse. A shortcut puts short letter labels on the buttons, links and other controls on screen, and typing a label clicks that element; a separate scroll mode moves the active area with the H, J, K and L keys. It can be tried free with no time limit, with a reminder every 50 activations, and a one-time $49.99 license covers all of the buyer's personal Macs.
Homerow is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49.99 one-time purchase. See every plan
Good for
- Keyboard-focused Mac users who want to stop reaching for the mouse
- People used to Vimium-style link hints in the browser
- Buyers who prefer a one-time license covering several personal Macs
Worth knowing
- macOS only; the download button on the website says macOS 13 or later is required.
- The license is for personal use on your own Macs, and each license has a maximum number of device activations.
- It depends on the macOS Accessibility permission, and the terms say apps with limited accessibility support may not work fully.
- The unlicensed app shows a purchase reminder every 50 activations; the student discount of 30% needs a verified student email.
Key features
- Labels on clickable elements
- An activation shortcut, Command-Shift-Space by default, shows a label beside each button, link and control. Typing the label moves focus to it and Return clicks it.
- Search by element name
- Typing part of an element's text narrows the labels to matches. A labels-only mode turns search off so labels can be typed without holding Shift.
- Right, double and Command clicks
- Shift-Return right-clicks, Return pressed twice double-clicks, and Command-Return performs a Command-click, which opens a link in a new tab.
- Scroll mode
- A second shortcut starts scrolling the active area with H, J, K and L, with faster dashes on Shift, half-screen jumps on D and U, and keys for top and bottom.
- Mission Control navigation
- Version 1.5.0, released in March 2026, added keyboard navigation of Mission Control, along with sound effects for clicks and a redesigned settings window.
- Custom shortcuts and Hyper key
- Every shortcut can be changed in preferences, modifier-only shortcuts are allowed, and Caps Lock can be remapped to a Hyper key for activation.
Homerow pricing
- Starts at
- $49.99 one-time purchase
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free trial with full functionality and no time limit; a reminder appears every 50 activations
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Homerow | $49.99one-time purchase | A personal license for all of your own Macs, with all future updates included and a 30-day money-back guarantee. |
Read from homerow.app on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Homerow before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Education30% off for students
Homerow's FAQ says students get 30% off: entering a valid student email address on the pricing section sends a discount code.
Stated on homerow.app
Works with
Homerow alternatives
- Homerow vs Raycast
Free plan · from $96/yr
- Homerow vs Alfred
Free plan · from £34 one-time
- Homerow vs BetterTouchTool
Free trial · from $15 one-time
Common questions
Is Homerow free?
No, Homerow is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial with full functionality and no time limit; a reminder appears every 50 activations.
How much does Homerow cost?
Homerow lists one plan. Homerow: $49.99 one-time purchase. Prices were read from homerow.app on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does Homerow work on?
Homerow is available on macOS.
Does Homerow offer any discounts?
Homerow publicly lists the following: 30% off for students.
Does Homerow have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Homerow is listed for macOS.
Does Homerow have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Homerow is listed for macOS.
Is Homerow open source?
Homerow is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does Homerow integrate with?
Homerow's listing names Chrome, Firefox, Arc, VS Code, Slack, Notion, Figma and Karabiner-Elements. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Homerow have a student discount?
30% off for students. Homerow's FAQ says students get 30% off: entering a valid student email address on the pricing section sends a discount code.
Who makes Homerow?
Homerow is made by Homerow.
What are the alternatives to Homerow?
The closest alternatives to Homerow in our directory are Raycast, Alfred, Karabiner-Elements and BetterTouchTool. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Homerow.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.