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BetterTouchTool vs Automator: catalog facts
BetterTouchTool	Automator
Paid Paid license, sold by folivora.ai.	Free Included with macOS at no extra cost.
macOS	macOS
Extremely deep customization of gestures, shortcuts, and window layouts Frequently updated with support for new macOS features	Already installed on every Mac Builds workflows without programming
macOS only Paid license required after the trial period	macOS only Apple now puts more focus on Shortcuts
Downloadable app	Operating system
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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