Keyboard Maestro vs xStarter
Keyboard Maestro
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| Figure | Keyboard Maestro | xStarter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $36/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Task Automation Software | 8.2 (#12) | 7.2 (#33) |
| Integrations | The feature list names Dropbox and other file-sharing systems for syncing macros across Macs, and includes Safari and Chrome actions. | Web Pilot includes an HTTP server and says tasks can be started from PHP, Perl, and ASP scripts. |
| Purpose | Keyboard Maestro automates Mac applications, websites, text, and images, either on command or on a schedule. | xStarter automates routine computer processes using sequences of operations triggered by a schedule or system events. |
| Support | Support is available by email, online documentation, and a forum where developers and users help with specific macros. | The maker offers contact support, a forum, online help, and says registered users receive full technical support including email support. |
Plans
Keyboard Maestro
- Keyboard Maestro 11$36 a month
- Upgrade to Keyboard Maestro 11$25, paid once
- Keyboard Maestro 11$36, paid once
xStarter
- xStarter standard$39.50, paid once
- xStarter Job Scheduler for Firebird/Interbase$49.50, paid once
- xStarter Web Pilot$49.50, paid once
In their own words
Keyboard Maestro
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