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Keysmith vs Keyboard Maestro: catalog facts
Keysmith	Keyboard Maestro
Freemium Free version with all features is limited to five macros; a purchase removes the limit.	Paid One-time paid license from Stairways Software.
macOS, Browser extension	macOS
Builds macros by recording instead of scripting App- and website-specific hotkeys	Visual editor makes complex conditional automations approachable without coding Deep macOS integration for triggering macros from almost any event
Free version limited to five macros macOS only, requires Catalina or later	macOS only One-time paid license
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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