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Homerow vs Mouseless: catalog facts
HomerowMouseless

Best for: Keyboard-centric Mac users who want to avoid reaching for the mouse

Best for: Keyboard-focused users and people who want to reduce mouse strain

Paid

One-time purchase of $49.99 for all personal Macs, with a free trial and a student discount.

Paid

14-day trial with no card or email, then a lifetime licence or subscription covering five machines.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Click buttons and links from the keyboard in most native apps
  • One-time purchase with all future updates included
All 3 strengths for Homerow
  • Click buttons and links from the keyboard in most native apps
  • One-time purchase with all future updates included
  • Free to try with only a periodic reminder
  • Clicks by typing coordinates on an overlay
  • Supports every mouse button plus drag, drop and scroll
All 4 strengths for Mouseless
  • Clicks by typing coordinates on an overlay
  • Supports every mouse button plus drag, drop and scroll
  • Free mode for smooth pointer movement without the overlay
  • Works on macOS, Windows and Linux
  • macOS only, requires macOS 13 or later
  • Support for non-native web-based apps is partial
  • Paid after the trial
  • Takes practice to become faster than a mouse
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Homerow

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for Mouseless

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.