Best desktop automation tools
Apps that automate repetitive tasks on your computer with macros, scripts and rules for files and windows.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All desktop automation tools
- Alternatives to Hammerspoon
A free, open-source macOS automation tool that you program in Lua to control windows, keys, apps and more.
Open sourcemacOS - KeAlternatives to Keyboard Maestro
A veteran Mac automation app for building macros that control apps, text, windows and websites.
PaidmacOS - Alternatives to Hazel
A Mac utility that watches folders and automatically files, renames, tags and cleans up files by rule.
PaidmacOS
Our picks by need
Best for most people
HammerspoonBest for a free option
HammerspoonBest for open source
HammerspoonBest for Mac
Keyboard MaestroCommon questions
What are the best desktop automation tools?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading desktop automation tools right now are Hammerspoon, Keyboard Maestro and Hazel.
Are there free desktop automation tools?
Yes. Hammerspoon (open source) has a free option, out of 1 free or freemium apps we track.
Which desktop automation tools are open source?
Hammerspoon.