Mouse Keys Record ReplayHow it compares
Mouse Keys Record Replay is a free, MIT-licensed recorder for Windows, macOS and Linux (X11) with no account, a stop on any input and signed updates.
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| Product | Platforms | Price | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse Keys Record Replay | Windows, macOS, Linux (X11) | Free | MIT |
| TinyTask | Windows | Free for personal use | Closed source |
| PyMacroRecord | Windows, Linux (X11) | Free | GPL-3.0 |
| atbswp | Windows, Linux (Xorg) | Free | GPL-3.0 |
| CrossMacro | Linux, Windows, macOS 14+ | Free | GPL-3.0 |
| Keysmith | macOS | Free (up to 5 macros), paid upgrade | Closed source |
| Keyboard Maestro | macOS | Paid ($36) | Closed source |
Built in
- One shortcut each to record, play once and loop.
- Any real mouse move or key press stops playback.
- Optional random timing that leaves positions and keys unchanged.
- Signed automatic updates.
- One-line install from a terminal.
Honest limits
- There is no editor: to change a recording, record it again.
- It keeps one recording. A new recording replaces the last one.
- No image search, conditions or scheduling.
- On Linux it needs an X11 session. Wayland is not supported.
TinyTask is a separate Windows app by another developer. Mouse Keys Record Replay is not affiliated with it.