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keynavish vs Shortcat: catalog facts
keynavish	Shortcat
Best for: Keyboard-driven Windows users who want to avoid reaching for the mouse	Best for: Keyboard-driven Mac users who want to control apps without a mouse
Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 licence.	Free Downloadable from the website or Homebrew; no price is listed on the homepage.
Windows	macOS
Compatible with existing keynav configuration files Works on Windows XP and later All 3 strengths for keynavish Compatible with existing keynav configuration files Works on Windows XP and later Lightweight keyboard-only mouse control	Clicks interface elements by typing their label Searches window titles to switch windows All 4 strengths for Shortcat Clicks interface elements by typing their label Searches window titles to switch windows Works in major browsers and most Electron apps Native builds for Apple Silicon and Intel
Windows only No tagged releases on the GitHub repository	macOS 13 or later only Still at a 0.x version All 3 limitations for Shortcat macOS 13 or later only Still at a 0.x version Depends on apps exposing accessible interface elements
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for keynavish github.com/lesderid/keynavish Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Shortcat shortcat.app Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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