Keyboard Maestro
Visual macro automation for macOS with 300+ actions, triggers, and scripting support — developer-friendly macros.
Our Verdict
The most capable macOS automation tool for developers who outgrow Shortcuts but want a GUI.
Pros
- 300+ trigger and action types
- Scripting via AppleScript, JS, shell
- Visual macro editor for non-coders
- One-time purchase model
Cons
- macOS only
- UI dated compared to Raycast or Shortcuts
- Steep learning for advanced macros
- Preferences dialog is overwhelming
Best for: Mac developers wanting deeper automation than Shortcuts with scripting escape hatches
Not for: Users content with built-in Shortcuts or preferring Raycasts modern aesthetic
When to Use Keyboard Maestro
Good fit if you need
- 300-action macro for a complex developer build-and-test cycle
- Window layout automation triggered on app launch
- Clipboard history manager with smart paste transformations
- Hotkey-driven text expansion for development boilerplate
- Scheduled macOS automation running recurring maintenance tasks
Lock-in Assessment
Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score 3/5
Pricing
Price wrong?Keyboard Maestro Pricing
- Pricing Model
- subscription
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
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Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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