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Also covers macos and open source
NearDrop provides a partial macOS implementation of Google's Nearby Share and Quick Share.
Alternatives
The Best KeyCastr Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives2 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like KeyCastr? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 24 are open source.
KeyCastr displays keystrokes on screen so users can share their keyboard input during demonstrations.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionNearDropNearDrop provides a partial macOS implementation of…Free or freemium optionVirtualBuddyVirtualBuddy runs macOS 12 and later in virtual machines on…Another optionScreenTimeLapseScreenTimeLapse creates timelapse recordings of screens and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NearDrop | — | Yes | Android, macOS |
| 2 | ScreenTimeLapse | — | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| 3 | AirBattery | — | Yes | iOS, macOS |
| 4 | Hot | — | Yes | macOS |
| 5 | DisplayPlacer | — | Yes | macOS |
| 6 | Browserino | — | Yes | macOS |
| 7 | Play Cover | — | Yes | Android, iOS, macOS |
| 8 | Boring.notch | — | Yes | macOS |
| 9 | ShichiZip | — | Yes | macOS |
| 10 | Xbar | — | Yes | macOS |
All KeyCastr alternatives
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Also covers macos and open source
ScreenTimeLapse creates timelapse recordings of screens and cameras on macOS.
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Also covers macos and open source
AirBattery displays battery levels for connected devices in the Mac Dock, menu bar, or widgets.
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Also covers macos and open source
Hot displays the CPU speed limit caused by thermal issues in the macOS menu bar.
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Also covers macos and open source
DisplayPlacer configures macOS display resolutions and arrangements from the command line.
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Also covers macos and open source
Browserino selects a browser on macOS and supports default-browser setup and keyboard shortcuts.
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Also covers macos and open source
PlayCover runs iOS apps and games on Apple Silicon Macs, with mouse and keyboard controls described by the project.
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Also covers macos and open source · same kind of app
Open-source macOS app that adds music controls, calendar integration, a file shelf and a system HUD replacement to the MacBook notch.
9
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of app
ShichiZip provides a macOS archive utility derived from 7-Zip with a file manager interface.
10
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of app
xbar places output from shell scripts and other programs in the macOS menu bar for at-a-glance access.
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Also covers macos and open source
yabai tiles and manages windows on macOS using binary space partitioning.
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Also covers macos and open source
Nuage provides a native SoundCloud client for macOS built with SwiftUI.
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Also covers macos and open source
VirtualBuddy runs macOS 12 and later in virtual machines on Apple Silicon Macs.
14
Also covers macos and open source
Osaurus provides a native macOS environment for AI agents with different models and persistent memory, according to its repository.
15
Also covers macos and open source
KeepingYouAwake prevents a Mac from sleeping through a menu bar utility.
16
Also covers macos and open source
Yattee plays video on iOS, tvOS, and macOS, with its project describing a privacy-oriented design.
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Also covers macos and open source
MiddleClick emulates a scroll-wheel click on MacBook trackpads and Magic Mouse devices.
18
Also covers macos and open source
Amethyst automatically tiles windows on macOS, following a layout approach similar to xmonad.
19
Also covers macos and open source
MacThrottle monitors thermal pressure in the macOS menu bar and alerts users to thermal throttling.
20
Also covers macos and open source
OpenMTP transfers files between Android devices and a Mac using a dedicated macOS file transfer application.
21
Also covers macos and open source
FineTune controls per-app volume on macOS and supports audio routing, multiple output devices, and a 10-band equalizer.
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Also covers macos and open source
ClipPocket keeps a copy history on macOS and detects clipboard content types, according to its project description.
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Also covers macos and open source
Background Music adjusts per-app volume on macOS and can pause music automatically.
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Also covers macos and open source
ProperTree edits property-list files through a cross-platform graphical interface written in Python.
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What is the best alternative to KeyCastr?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to KeyCastr are NearDrop, ScreenTimeLapse, and AirBattery.
Is there a free alternative to KeyCastr?
Yes. VirtualBuddy and MiddleClick are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to KeyCastr?
Yes: NearDrop, ScreenTimeLapse, AirBattery, and Hot.
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