Introduction

Windows is a powerful and versatile operating system that offers a lot of features and functionality. However, sometimes you may want to automate some tasks on your PC to save time, improve productivity, or simplify complex workflows. For example, you may want to automatically open multiple programs and documents, manage automatic backups, send emails, process folders and files, shut down Windows with a specified trigger, and more.

Fortunately, there are many apps that can help you automate various tasks on Windows with ease. These apps allow you to create macros, scripts, or batch files that can execute a sequence of actions based on triggers or schedules. You can also use these apps to record your mouse and keyboard actions and replay them later.

In this blog post, we will introduce you to 7 best apps that can automate everything on Windows. We will also explain their main functions, rates, and developer companies. By the end of this post, you will have a better idea of which app suits your needs and preferences.

1. RoboTask

RoboTask is a macro automation software that can easily automate any series of tasks without writing code1. The program allows you to easily create simple macros, as well as highly complex automations, involving conditional logic, loops, custom variables and other advanced options.

RoboTask comes with 260+ actions high-flexibility actions available in such categories as: automation of work with files and folders; keyboard and mouse macro recorder; emulation of mouse and keyboard actions; automated FTP/SFTP/FTPS file transfer (upload, download, synchronize); email POP3/IMAP/SMTP automation (checking, sending and retrieving); SQL database automation; working with Excel; web automation (fill web forms, web actions); working with images (convert, resize, crop, flip, watermark, etc.) working with clipboard, system registry, processes, regular expressions, etc.; built-in HTTP web server with WebSockets support; integration with Python, Javascript, Powershell; and much more.

RoboTask enables you to automate PC tasks by selecting actions and then editing them to further meet your requirements. You can select 205 automated actions for software applications, FTP servers, emails, ZIP files, flow control, and file processing. Aside from setting up automated tasks, you can add various trigger events to them that activate the macros. For example, you can set up system events to activate the automated tasks or schedule them for specific times.

RoboTask also has its own macro recorder with which you can record mouse and keyboard actions to automate tasks. You can also use RoboTask as a standalone application or as a Windows service.

RoboTask is developed by Neowise Software Solutions3, a company that specializes in software development and consulting services. RoboTask has a free 30-day trial version that you can download from their website. The full version costs $249 for a single-user license.

2. AutoHotkey

AutoHotkey is a free, open-source scripting language for Windows that allows you to easily create small to complex scripts for all kinds of tasks such as: form fillers, auto-clicking, macros, etc. You can use AutoHotkey to:

• Define hotkeys for the mouse and keyboard, remap keys or buttons and autocorrect-like replacements.
• Create simple hotkeys with just a few lines or less.
• Use a built-in command language with over 200 commands.
• Work with windows, files, clipboard, registry, network, sound, GUIs, objects, classes, etc.
• Extend the functionality with DLLs and COM objects.
• Integrate with other scripting languages such as Python, Perl, VBScript, etc.

AutoHotkey also has a macro recorder that can capture your mouse and keyboard actions and generate a script for you3. You can also use AutoHotkey as a standalone application or compile your scripts into executable files3.

AutoHotkey is developed by a community of volunteers and enthusiasts. You can download AutoHotkey from their website or from GitHub. AutoHotkey is licensed under the GNU GPLv.

3. WinAutomation

WinAutomation is a desktop automation software that allows you to create and run automation scripts for various tasks on Windows. You can use WinAutomation to:

• Automate any desktop or web application with a drag-and-drop interface.
• Use over 300 predefined actions for common tasks such as file management, email, Excel, database, web scraping, etc.
• Create custom actions with C# or VB.NET code.
• Use variables, conditionals, loops, and error handling to control the flow of your scripts.
• Record your mouse and keyboard actions and replay them later.
• Schedule your scripts to run at specific times or events.
• Compile your scripts into executable files or services.

WinAutomation is now part of Microsoft Power Automate, a cloud-based automation platform that offers more features and integrations. You can migrate your existing WinAutomation scripts to Power Automate Desktop, a desktop app that combines the best of WinAutomation and Power Automate.

WinAutomation is developed by Softomotive, a company that was acquired by Microsoft in May 2020. You can download WinAutomation from the Power Automate website. You need to have a Power Automate Per user plan with attended RPA to use WinAutomation.

4. Tasker

Tasker is a powerful automation app for Android that lets you create tasks based on contexts such as time, location, app, event, gesture, etc. You can use Tasker to:

• Automate any desktop or web application with a drag-and-drop interface.
• Use over 300 predefined actions for common tasks such as file management, email, Excel, database, web scraping, etc.
• Create custom actions with C# or VB.NET code.
• Use variables, conditionals, loops, and error handling to control the flow of your scripts.
• Record your mouse and keyboard actions and replay them later.
• Schedule your scripts to run at specific times or events.
• Compile your scripts into executable files or services.

Tasker is a powerful automation app for Android that lets you create tasks based on contexts such as time, location, app, event, gesture, etc. You can use Tasker to:

• Define custom UI elements such as buttons, menus, pop-ups, etc.
• Control your device settings such as volume, brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.
• Launch apps and shortcuts with gestures or voice commands.
• Send and receive SMS, email, notifications, etc.
• Interact with other apps and services using plugins and intents.
• Extend the functionality with JavaScript or shell scripts.

Tasker is developed by joaomgcd, a developer who also creates other useful apps and plugins for Android. You can download Tasker from the Google Play Store for $3.495. You can also try it for free for 7 days by downloading it from the developer’s website.

5. AutoIt

AutoIt is a scripting language for Windows that allows you to automate tasks with simulated keystrokes, mouse movement, and window/control manipulation. You can use AutoIt to:

• Automate any desktop or web application with a drag-and-drop interface.
• Use over 300 predefined actions for common tasks such as file management, email, Excel, database, web scraping, etc.
• Create custom actions with C# or VB.NET code.
• Use variables, conditionals, loops, and error handling to control the flow of your scripts.
• Record your mouse and keyboard actions and replay them later.
• Schedule your scripts to run at specific times or events.
• Compile your scripts into executable files or services.

AutoIt has a BASIC-like syntax that is easy to learn and use. It also supports complex expressions, user functions, DLL and Windows API calls, COM objects, regular expressions, and more. You can also extend the functionality of AutoIt with third-party plugins and libraries.

AutoIt is developed by AutoIt Consulting Ltd, a company that provides software development and consulting services. You can download AutoIt from their website for free. You can also find documentation, tutorials, forums, and other resources on their website.

6. TinyTask

TinyTask is a minimalist macro recorder that can automate mouse and keyboard actions on your PC. You can use TinyTask to:

• Record and playback any series of tasks with a single click.
• Save your recordings as executable files that can run on any Windows PC.
• Adjust the playback speed and number of repetitions.
• Use hotkeys to start and stop recording and playback.
• Use drag-and-drop to import and export recordings.

TinyTask is extremely small (only 36 KB!) and portable, which means you can run it from any location without installing it. It has a simple and intuitive interface that shows only two buttons: record and play. It does not require any scripting or programming skills, making it suitable for anyone who wants to automate simple tasks on their PC.

TinyTask is developed by Vista Software, a company that provides software development and consulting services. You can download TinyTask from their website for free. You can also find documentation, tutorials, and support on their website.

7. PhraseExpress

PhraseExpress is a text expander and autotext software that allows you to create and use text templates for any program. You can use PhraseExpress to:

• Insert frequently used text snippets with a single keystroke or mouse click.
• Create dynamic templates with variables, macros, and input form.
• Automate repetitive tasks such as email replies, form filling, web scraping, etc.
• Correct spelling mistakes and typos in any application.
• Organize your text snippets in a customizable folder structure.
• Sync your text snippets across multiple devices via cloud or SQL server.

PhraseExpress also integrates with OpenAI to provide artificial intelligence features such as summarizing or rewriting your phrases in different styles. You can also use PhraseExpress to process text in any application on your computer at the touch of a button.

PhraseExpress is developed by Bartels Media GmbH, a company that provides software development and consulting services. You can download PhraseExpress from their website for free for personal use. The professional version costs $49.95 per user per year.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we have introduced you to 7 best apps that can automate everything on Windows. These apps can help you save time, improve productivity, and simplify complex workflows by creating and running automation scripts for various tasks. Whether you need to automate mouse and keyboard actions, launch apps and shortcuts, send and receive emails, work with files and folders, or interact with web pages and databases, there is an app for you.

We hope you have found this post useful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you for reading!

About the Author

This article was written by Zahid Ameen:

Zahid has a passion for helping people achieve their health and wellness goals through natural and holistic approaches. He has been writing about health topics for over 10 years and has contributed to various online publications.

For more articles visit Infovian blog