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What it is
Macro Recorder records mouse and keyboard actions on Windows or Mac and replays them to repeat desktop procedures. Each recording appears as editable actions that can be adjusted or rearranged, and macros can also be assembled step by step. SmartClick searches for visual context around a captured click target during playback and clicks when it finds a match. The software supports screen image capture, OCR text capture, and barcode or QR code extraction into variables. Optional cloud and self-hosted AI integrations include OpenAI and local models such as Llama and DeepSeek; AI is disabled by default. The maker says the software runs locally, apart from optional update checks and one-time license activation. Freeware is limited to personal use: organizational use and paid-edition features require a license, and financially beneficial use requires purchase after 30 days. Paid licenses are one-time purchases with no recurring payment and apply to versions released during the maintenance term. One license covers either one Mac or one Windows user, not simultaneous use on both computers. Linux is not planned at this time.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Macro Recorder records mouse and keyboard actions on Windows or Mac and can replay the procedure repeatedly.Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- Privacy
- The maker says the software runs locally and does not send data to third parties or the maker except optional update checks and one-time license activation; AI is optional and disabled by default.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bartelsmedia.com
- Support
- The maker says product support is handled directly by the people who build its products, while support for freeware users is reserved for paying users.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bartelsmedia.com
- License
- A paid license is a one-time purchase with no recurring payment and is valid for life for versions released during its maintenance term.Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- Headquarters
- Trier, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- Company
- Bartels Media GmbH lists its address as Rudi-Schillings-Str. 5, 54296 Trier, Germany.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bartelsmedia.com
- AI
- The product supports optional cloud and self-hosted AI integrations, including OpenAI and local models such as Llama and DeepSeek.Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- Editing
- Recordings appear as editable individual actions that users can adjust or rearrange, and macros can also be composed step by step.Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- Free-use limits
- Personal freeware use is limited: company or organizational use and features from paid editions require a license, and financially beneficial use requires a purchase after 30 days.Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- License use
- One license is for either one Mac or one Windows user and cannot run simultaneously on both computers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- Linux
- The product FAQ says there is no plan for a Linux version at this time.Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- PhraseExpress integration
- PhraseExpress can organize macros, trigger them with hotkeys or text shortcuts, and share them with users on a network; both products need Enterprise licenses for this use.Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- Screen capture
- The software supports screen image capture, OCR text capture, and barcode or QR code data extraction into variables.Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
- Smart clicks
- During playback, SmartClick searches the desktop for visual context around the captured click target and clicks when it finds it.Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
Plans and prices
Freeware Free Personal use · limited features · no limit on repeats or number of actions Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
Enterprise Price not published One-time payment; includes 1 year maintenance Lifetime license · includes PhraseExpress support and AI support Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
Professional Price not published One-time payment; includes 1 year maintenance Lifetime license · includes Standard features and additional professional features Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
Standard Price not published One-time payment; includes 1 year maintenance Lifetime license · feature set shown in shop comparison Read 4 Oct 2026 · macrorecorder.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Recordings can be edited or rearranged
- SmartClick uses visual context during playback
- Supports OCR and barcode or QR extraction
- Optional AI integrations are disabled by default
- Paid licenses have no recurring payment
Limits
- No planned Linux version
- Freeware is limited to personal use
- Freeware support is reserved for paying users
- One license cannot run on Mac and Windows simultaneously
Who it suits
It suits people who want to record, edit, and replay desktop procedures on Windows or macOS. Users who need organizational use, paid-edition features, or financially beneficial use should account for the licensing requirements.
Verdict
Macro Recorder offers editable action capture and several ways to interpret screen content. Check the freeware restrictions and one-computer license limit against your intended use.
Where Specifiction places it
- Task Automation Software#24 of 357.6
- Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software#88 of 1057.3
