BetterTouchTool
What BetterTouchTool is
BetterTouchTool is paid Mac software for customizing how trackpads, mice, keyboards, menu bars, Stream Decks, and other inputs trigger actions. It offers more than 600 triggers and more than 600 built-in actions, with macro support and per-app profiles. Trackpad and Magic Mouse gestures can use multiple fingers, while mouse settings include button chords and scroll modifiers. Keyboard controls cover global hotkeys, short or long presses, typed sequences, text triggers, and a configurable Hyper Key. Conditional automations can be controlled with JavaScript, AppleScript, the btt:// URL scheme, a built-in web server, a command-line interface, or OSC. Custom AI agents can use OpenAI, Anthropic, or local models. Integrations include Elgato Stream Deck, MIDI, generic HID, Leap Motion, and Apple Shortcuts. BTT Mobile turns an iPhone or iPad into a Mac remote. A 45-day trial is available; paid plans start at $15 a month.
Who it suits
It suits Mac users who want detailed input customization, per-app controls, and chained automations. It also fits users working with Stream Decks, MIDI devices, Apple Shortcuts, or scripting tools.
What it does well
- More than 600 triggers and built-in actions
- Per-app profiles and macro support
- Supports JavaScript, AppleScript, CLI, and OSC
- Works with Stream Deck and MIDI devices
- 45-day free trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Supported operating systems list macOS
- Paid plans start at $15 a month
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard License | Receives updates for 2 years; afterward, keep using the last version received during that timeframe forever. · One license covers all your personal Macs · BTT Mobile for iPhone and iPad included | $15, paid once |
| Lifetime License | Receives all updates while BetterTouchTool exists; also valid for other macOS apps released in the two years following purchase. · One license covers all your personal Macs · BTT Mobile for iPhone and iPad included | $25, paid once |
As folivora.ai lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
BetterTouchTool combines extensive input remapping with automation, scripting, device integrations, and a mobile remote. Its paid model and Mac-focused operating-system support are the main considerations.
Facts from BetterTouchTool's own pages
- AI integrations
- Custom AI agents work with OpenAI, Anthropic and local models, according to the features page. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- App data
- The privacy policy says update checks transmit basic system data, license installation sends a salted hash of the computer UUID and transaction ID, and Dropbox Sync uploads settings to the user's Dropbox account when enabled. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Automation and scripting
- The site lists conditional automations and control through JavaScript, AppleScript, a btt:// URL scheme, a built-in web server, a CLI and OSC. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Company
- The maker is folivora.AI GmbH, registered in Unterhaching, Germany, and its imprint names Andreas Hegenberg as managing director. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Device integrations
- The app supports native Elgato Stream Deck, MIDI controllers, generic HID and Leap Motion devices, and Apple Shortcuts. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · folivora.ai, 20 Sept 2026
- History
- The about page says Andreas Hegenberg has developed for iOS and macOS since 2009 and has been fully self-employed since February 2018. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Keyboard
- The app supports global hotkeys, short and long presses, typed key sequences, text triggers and a configurable Hyper Key. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Macro support
- Yes · folivora.ai, 20 Sept 2026
- Mobile companion
- BTT Mobile turns an iPhone or iPad into a customizable remote control for a Mac and is free to use after purchasing BetterTouchTool. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Per-app profiles
- Yes · folivora.ai, 20 Sept 2026
- Pricing note
- The listed license prices are $15 and $25, with the final purchase-dialog price depending on country and taxes. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the website does not use third-party tracking frameworks such as Google Analytics, and its self-hosted Plausible analytics uses no cookies or browser identifiers. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BetterTouchTool customizes trackpad gestures, mouse, keyboard shortcuts, menu bar, Stream Deck and other inputs, and chains actions to automate tasks on a Mac. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 15 · folivora.ai, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- The imprint directs general support questions, feature requests and bug reports to the community forum; license or payment issues can be sent by email. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Supported operating systems
- macos · folivora.ai, 20 Sept 2026
- Trackpad and mouse
- Users can map multi-finger gestures on MacBook or Magic Trackpads and Magic Mouse to actions, and configure multi-button chords and scroll modifiers for mice. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Trial
- BetterTouchTool is available as a free 45-day trial. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
- Triggers and actions
- The site says the app offers more than 600 triggers and more than 600 built-in actions. · folivora.ai, 5 Oct 2026
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