Macro Recorder

Records mouse and keyboard actions for replay on Windows and Mac

Free plan · from $99.95 one-timeAutomationChecked Oct 6, 2026

What is Macro Recorder?

Macro Recorder is a desktop automation tool for Windows and Mac that records mouse movements, clicks and keystrokes and replays them as often as needed. A recording opens in a built-in editor as a list of actions, where steps such as image and text detection, waits, repeats and AI actions can be added without a scripting language. It is sold as a one-time license in three editions, alongside a feature-limited freeware version for personal use.

Macro Recorder has a free plan. Paid plans start at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates. See every plan

Good for

Repeating the same clicks and keystrokes in desktop software or a browser
People who want to automate without learning a scripting language
Buyers who prefer a one-time license to a subscription

Worth knowing

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.

Key features

Record, edit and replay: Captures mouse movements, clicks, scroll-wheel actions and keystrokes. Mouse moves between two clicks are merged into one action, so the list of steps stays short enough to edit and rearrange.
SmartClick: Clicks are located by the visual area around the target, not by fixed coordinates, so playback waits until the target appears and still finds it if it has moved. Needs Professional or Enterprise.
Image, OCR and pixel detection: A macro can find an image or text on screen, wait for a pixel to change color and branch on the result. Capturing text, barcodes and QR codes for later steps needs Enterprise.
Window position restore: Window positions and sizes are tracked while recording and restored before playback, so clicks land in the right place even if a program has been moved or resized.
AI actions: Enterprise adds AI steps for text processing, image analysis and finding objects on screen, using OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic or a self-hosted model through Ollama.
PhraseExpress integration: With the vendor's PhraseExpress, macros are organized in folders, triggered by a hotkey or text shortcut and shared with other users on a network. Both products need an Enterprise license.

Macro Recorder pricing

Starts at: $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates
Free plan: Freeware for personal use with limited features and no cap on repeats or on the number of actions. Use in a company setting, or for work that earns money, requires a license after 30 days.
Free trial: Paid-edition features can be tested in the free download before buying; license notifications appear while they are in use

Plan	Price	What you get
Freeware	$0	Personal use only, with limited features but unlimited actions and repeats. License notifications appear in a company setting or when a paid feature is used.
Standard	$99.95one-time per user, with 12 months of updates	Licensed for professional use, with program execution and Goto, Repeat and Wait actions. No SmartClick, image or OCR recognition, or macro scheduler.
Professional	$149.95one-time per user, with 12 months of updates	Adds SmartClick, image and OCR text recognition, Smart Record, pixel color detection, command-line parameters, the macro scheduler and post-playback options.
Enterprise	$249.95one-time per user, with 12 months of updates	Adds AI support, variables, image and text capture, barcode and QR code reading, and use with PhraseExpress.

Read from macrorecorder.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Macro Recorder before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

Lifetime licenseOne-time purchase with a lifetime license
Every edition is a single payment with no subscription. The license does not expire and includes 12 months of updates and major new versions; later maintenance renewals are discounted.
Stated on macrorecorder.com
Other savingsVolume discounts in the cart
The shop FAQ says a volume discount is applied automatically when the quantity is raised in the shopping cart.
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Common questions

Is Macro Recorder free?

Macro Recorder has a free plan. Freeware for personal use with limited features and no cap on repeats or on the number of actions. Use in a company setting, or for work that earns money, requires a license after 30 days. Paid plans start at $99.95 one-time for the Standard edition, with 12 months of updates.

How much does Macro Recorder cost?

Macro Recorder lists 4 plans. Freeware: $0. Standard: $99.95 one-time per user, with 12 months of updates. Professional: $149.95 one-time per user, with 12 months of updates. Enterprise: $249.95 one-time per user, with 12 months of updates. Prices were read from macrorecorder.com on Oct 6, 2026.

What platforms does Macro Recorder work on?

Macro Recorder is available on Windows and macOS.

Does Macro Recorder offer any discounts?

Macro Recorder publicly lists the following: One-time purchase with a lifetime license; Volume discounts in the cart.

Does Macro Recorder have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Macro Recorder is listed for Windows and macOS.

Does Macro Recorder have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Macro Recorder is listed for Windows and macOS.

Is Macro Recorder open source?

Macro Recorder is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.

What does Macro Recorder integrate with?

Macro Recorder's listing names PhraseExpress, OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic and Ollama. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does Macro Recorder have a free trial?

Yes. Paid-edition features can be tested in the free download before buying; license notifications appear while they are in use.

Who makes Macro Recorder?

Macro Recorder is made by Bartels Media GmbH.

What are the alternatives to Macro Recorder?

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

Sources for this page

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