No. 33 of 107 ·Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software

HotkeyP

Windows · Linux

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

HotkeyP is ranked #33 of 107 in keyboard and mouse customization software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Freeware Free GNU General Public License · Windows utility plastovicka.github.io · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on keyboard and mouse customization software

Free plan: Yes
Supported operating systems: windows
Macro support: Yes
Per-app profiles: No
Onboard device memory: No
Polling rate control: No
Sensitivity controls: No

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The record

Shortcut targets: HotkeyP assigns keyboard or mouse shortcuts to executable files, documents, folders, and web pages.
Input support: It supports multimedia keys, fourth and fifth mouse buttons, and mouse-wheel shortcuts.
Remote control: Remote-control buttons work when WinLIRC is installed and configured.
Internal commands: Its internal commands include shutdown, restart, lock computer, screen saver, desktop resolution, audio volume, process priority, CD eject, wallpaper, and window controls.
Macros: HotkeyP provides macro, paste-text, multi-command, command-list, and simulated keyboard or mouse actions.
Command line: Internal commands can be executed from the command line and used in scripts, batch files, schedulers, or startup tasks.
Categories: Hotkeys can be organized into automatically created categories and user-created categories.
Keyboard hook: The keyboard hook is required for macro and paste-text commands, and using the hook for all hotkeys makes them work in games and other DirectX applications.
Per-user configuration: Each Windows user can create a separate HTK file, and changes are saved automatically when the hotkeys window closes.
License: The program is distributed under the GNU General Public License; the help page states that it is free and provided without warranty.
Windows support: The maker says all desktop and server Windows versions 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, and later are supported.
Linux support: The maker says most programs also run on Linux when Wine is installed.
Downloads: The maker provides standard and 64-bit Windows downloads plus C++ source code.
Administrative privileges: Applications that require administrator rights require HotkeyP to run as administrator for some shortcuts and commands to work.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software in 2026#33 of 107

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Sources

plastovicka.github.io/others.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
plastovicka.github.io/HotkeyP-help.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
plastovicka.github.io· checked 30 Sept 2026