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Homerow

A Mac utility that puts keyboard labels on buttons and links so you can click anything without a mouse.

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About Homerow

Homerow adds keyboard navigation to the whole of macOS. Press its shortcut and short letter labels appear over clickable elements such as buttons, links, menu items and text fields in the current app; type a label to click it. A search mode lets you type part of a button's text instead, and there is keyboard scrolling with Vim-style keys. It works through macOS accessibility APIs, so it supports most native apps and a growing set of web-based apps, though some custom-drawn interfaces expose little to label. It is popular with developers and others who use Vim motions and want to keep their hands on the keyboard. Homerow is a one-time purchase that covers all your personal Macs with future updates included, and it can be tried free with a reminder every 50 activations; a student discount is available. It needs macOS 13 or later. It is a single-purpose tool, so it pairs with a launcher and window manager rather than replacing them.

Best for: Keyboard-centric Mac users who want to click buttons and links without a mouse.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Click almost anything with a few keystrokes
  • One-time licence for all your personal Macs
  • Generous free trial with occasional reminders

Why people leave

  • Some apps expose few elements to label
  • Mac only, macOS 13 or later
  • Single-purpose tool

Top Homerow alternatives

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  1. 1BetterTouchTool logo
    BetterTouchTool

    Map shortcuts to UI actions and menu items across apps.

    59.6
  2. 2Raycast logo
    Raycast

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

    54.5
  3. 3Ke
    Keyboard Maestro

    Build macros that click menus and buttons for repeated tasks.

    52.2
  4. 4Hammerspoon logo
    Hammerspoon

    Script keyboard-driven UI control yourself in Lua.

    48.9

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Homerow: common questions

Is Homerow free?

No, Homerow is a paid product. Price: $49.99 one-time (checked on Homerow's own site).

Is Homerow open source?

No, Homerow is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Hammerspoon.

What platforms does Homerow run on?

Homerow is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Homerow?

The highest-ranked Homerow alternatives right now are BetterTouchTool, Raycast and Keyboard Maestro. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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