TinyTask review (2026): is it any good?
Tiny Windows macro recorder that replays mouse and keyboard actions
TinyTask report card
Good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 13, 2026
Best for one-click mouse and keyboard recording on Windows
TinyTask records mouse and keyboard actions and plays them back, in a 36 KB program that needs no install. That is all it does, and it is for Windows and personal use only.
Who TinyTask is for
- Fits if you need to repeat one fixed run of clicks and keystrokes on Windows
- Works for people who want a macro recorder with nothing to install or configure
Who TinyTask is not for
- Skip it if you need anything that reacts to what is on screen, as it only replays
- Not for you if you use a Mac or Linux, since only Windows is listed
- Watch out: it is free for personal use only and the pages describe no commercial licence
- Too light for anyone who wants documentation, as the author calls the help sparse
Why TinyTask gets a 2.6
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyFree for personal use; the author asks for voluntary donations.
- AFree plan and trialFree with no cap, though only for personal use.
- DFeaturesOne narrow function: record and replay one fixed sequence. It has no conditions, no image search and no scheduling in the listing.
- BEase of useNo store rating on record. It is a small portable program you open and use with nothing to set up.
- DPlatforms and integrationsWindows only; no macOS, Linux or mobile version is listed.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from TinyTask's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/tinytask#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/tinytask.svg" alt="TinyTask: 2.6 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where TinyTask stands among automation tools
TinyTask's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 114 of the 134 other automation tools we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 124 of 134) and worst on features (D, above 0).
TinyTask has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 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. TinyTask’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 116 of 134, level with 18
- AFree plan and trialAbove 124 of 134, level with 10
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 134, level with 1
- BEase of useAbove 130 of 134, level with 4
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 134, level with 7
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 80 automation tools. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Keep TinyTask, or make your own?
Keep it
TinyTask 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 2.6 is higher than 114 of the 134 other automation tools we grade.
What you could not
- A builder that other people can use without writing code.
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. TinyTask’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.
What is TinyTask?
TinyTask is a small Windows program that records mouse and keyboard actions and plays them back, with no scripting. Recordings can be looped at different speeds and compiled into standalone executables. It is free for personal use and supported by donations.
Worth knowing
- The download and FAQ pages describe a Windows program only; no macOS, Linux or mobile versions are listed.
- Free for personal use only; the pages do not describe a commercial license.
- Help documentation is described by the author as sparse, and updates come when time permits.
Key features
- Record and replay
- Press record to capture mouse movements and keystrokes, then press play to repeat them. No scripting is involved.
- Playback speeds
- Version 1.62 added custom playback speeds, and playback shows a countdown of the time remaining.
- Compile to EXE
- A recording can be compiled into a standalone executable. The FAQ says there are no royalties or restrictions on distributing compiled programs.
- Very small and portable
- The download is a single 32-bit executable of about 36 KB that runs without installing. A setup installer is also offered.
- Custom toolbar
- Releases 1.70 to 1.73 added a larger toolbar and the option to use your own BMP images for the toolbar buttons.
TinyTask pricing
As of Nov 13, 2026, TinyTask is free to use.
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Free for personal use; the author asks for voluntary donations.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Free for personal use. Donations are requested but not required. |
Read from tinytask.net on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with TinyTask before you buy.
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Common questions
Does TinyTask have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. TinyTask is listed for Windows.
Does TinyTask have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. TinyTask is listed for Windows.
Is TinyTask open source?
TinyTask is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026.