Hammerspoon alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Hammerspoon: requires writing Lua, and no graphical editor for automations. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hammerspoon, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Keyboard Maestro currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Raycast	Free plan + paid	No	macOS, Windows, iOS	5 of 5	48.9

1. RaycastTop pick
Best for: Mac or Windows users who want one launcher for apps, clipboard, snippets and windows
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS
48.9
score / 100
Why switch from Hammerspoon
Script commands and extensions in a friendlier launcher interface.
Pros
Free tier includes clipboard history, snippets and window management
Large extension store for popular work tools
Extensions are easy to write in TypeScript and React
Fast, polished interface with good defaults
Cons
AI features and sync are locked behind a subscription
Requires an account for sync and team features
Windows version is newer and has fewer extensions
Visit Raycast Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Raycast a good Hammerspoon alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, for personal and work use
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro price
From $8/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Teams Pro price
$12 per user/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Student discount
50% off Pro
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Hammerspoon alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Hammerspoon alternative for most people

Keyboard Maestro

Visual macro editor for similar automation without writing code.

Best Hammerspoon alternative for a free option

Karabiner-Elements

Dedicated, free keyboard remapping for low-level key changes.

Best Hammerspoon alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raycast

Script commands and extensions in a friendlier launcher interface.

Best Hammerspoon alternative for open source

SwiftBar

Simpler if all you need is script output in the menu bar, and it runs BitBar/xbar plugins.

Best Hammerspoon alternative for Mac

BetterTouchTool

Gesture, shortcut and window automation through a settings UI.

Best Hammerspoon alternative for Windows

Raycast

Script commands and extensions in a friendlier launcher interface.

Hammerspoon alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hammerspoon?

Keyboard Maestro ranks first right now. Visual macro editor for similar automation without writing code. BetterTouchTool and Karabiner-Elements follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Hammerspoon?

Yes. Karabiner-Elements (open source), Raycast (free plan + paid) and SwiftBar (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hammerspoon?

Yes: Karabiner-Elements and SwiftBar.

Why do people switch from Hammerspoon?

The complaints we hear most: requires writing Lua; no graphical editor for automations; debugging configs can be fiddly.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hammerspoon, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.