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Automator vs Keyboard Maestro: catalog facts
Automator	Keyboard Maestro
Free Included with macOS at no extra cost.	Paid One-time paid license from Stairways Software.
macOS	macOS
Already installed on every Mac Builds workflows without programming	Visual editor makes complex conditional automations approachable without coding Deep macOS integration for triggering macros from almost any event
macOS only Apple now puts more focus on Shortcuts	macOS only One-time paid license
Operating system	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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