The TinyTask Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about TinyTask 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.
TinyTask
The Insider’s Guide
Tiny Windows macro recorder that replays mouse and keyboard actions
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among automation tools, read from TinyTask’s own pages.
Made by TinyTask · 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 TinyTask’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on TinyTask’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
2.6
GPA, above 114 of the 134 other automation tools we grade
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.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about TinyTask, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is a small portable program you open and use with nothing to set up.
- 1
Best for one-click mouse and keyboard recording on Windows
That is all it does, and it is for Windows and personal use only.
- 2
It is free
TinyTask has no paid plan at all. Free for personal use; the author asks for voluntary donations.
- 3
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 4
Record and replay
Press record to capture mouse movements and keystrokes, then press play to repeat them. No scripting is involved.
- 5
Playback speeds
Version 1.62 added custom playback speeds, and playback shows a countdown of the time remaining.
- 6
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.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 114 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
TinyTask is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
TinyTask at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- TinyTask
- Category
- Automation
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
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.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free for personal use; the author asks for voluntary donations. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free with no cap, though only for personal use. |
| Features | D | One narrow function: record and replay one fixed sequence. It has no conditions, no image search and no scheduling in the listing. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. It is a small portable program you open and use with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows only; no macOS, Linux or mobile version is listed. |
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 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 it 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
Good to know
Good for
- Repeating one fixed sequence of clicks and keystrokes on Windows
- People who want a free macro recorder with nothing to install or configure
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.
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
TinyTask is free to use.
Free for personal use; the author asks for voluntary donations.
Free
$0
Free for personal use. Donations are requested but not required.
The free plan
Free for personal use; the author asks for voluntary donations.
Read from tinytask.net on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
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Place it runs: Windows
Tiny Windows macro recorder that replays mouse and keyboard actions. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: workflow automation, no-code.
One narrow function: record and replay one fixed sequence.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
TinyTask is made by TinyTask.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
114/134
Other automation tools it is graded above
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
- AFree plan and trialAbove 124 of 134
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 134
- BEase of useAbove 130 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. TinyTask 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
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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Macro Recorder, RoboTask, Ui.Vision and Axiom.ai
The 4 tools TinyTask is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2.0GPA
Axiom.ai
Free trial · from $15/mo
Browser automation and web scraping bots, built without code.
- TinyTask has a free plan. Axiom.ai does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Axiom.ai lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Axiom.ai lists a browser extension.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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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 TinyTask free?
Yes. TinyTask is free to use.
How much does TinyTask cost?
TinyTask lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does TinyTask work on?
TinyTask is available on Windows.
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.
Who makes TinyTask?
TinyTask is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to TinyTask?
The closest alternatives to TinyTask in our directory are Macro Recorder, RoboTask, Ui.Vision and Axiom.ai.
How does TinyTask compare with other automation tools?
TinyTask's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 114 of the 134 other automation tools we grade, and level with 8.
Is TinyTask good value for money?
ToolGPA grades TinyTask A for value for money. TinyTask has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of TinyTask?
TinyTask 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 TinyTask’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 TinyTask'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 TinyTask. Prices change, so check tinytask.net 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
- TinyTask, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/tinytask
- 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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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what TinyTask’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. TinyTask is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by TinyTask. Prices and plans change: check tinytask.net before you buy.