Homerow alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Homerow: some apps expose few elements to label, and mac only, macOS 13 or later. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Homerow, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. BetterTouchTool 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	54.5

1. RaycastTop pick
Best for: Mac or Windows users who want one launcher for apps, clipboard, snippets and windows
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS
54.5
score / 100
Why switch from Homerow
Launch apps and run commands from the keyboard, complementing or replacing some clicks.
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 ×0.360
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 Homerow 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 Homerow alternative for…

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

Best Homerow alternative for most people

BetterTouchTool

Map shortcuts to UI actions and menu items across apps.

Best Homerow alternative for a free option

Hammerspoon

Script keyboard-driven UI control yourself in Lua.

Best Homerow alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raycast

Launch apps and run commands from the keyboard, complementing or replacing some clicks.

Best Homerow alternative for open source

Hammerspoon

Script keyboard-driven UI control yourself in Lua.

Best Homerow alternative for Mac

Keyboard Maestro

Build macros that click menus and buttons for repeated tasks.

Best Homerow alternative for Windows

Raycast

Launch apps and run commands from the keyboard, complementing or replacing some clicks.

Homerow alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Homerow?

BetterTouchTool ranks first right now. Map shortcuts to UI actions and menu items across apps. Raycast and Keyboard Maestro follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Homerow?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Homerow?

Yes: Hammerspoon.

Why do people switch from Homerow?

The complaints we hear most: some apps expose few elements to label; mac only, macOS 13 or later; single-purpose tool.

How is this list ranked?

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