Buttoncommander
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Buttoncommander, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Buttoncommander's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Buttoncommander 1.0 | — | One-time payment · lifetime use |
The facts
Each one read from Buttoncommander's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Button actions
- Buttons can run keyboard shortcut commands and AutoHotkey scripts.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Custom interfaces
- Users can create toolbars, taskbars, launchpads, enterpads, virtual keyboards, and multiple clipboards.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Dependency
- The installation instructions say AutoHotkey must be installed first.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The buy page describes a one-time payment for lifetime use.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Other scripts
- The site says it can run other scripting languages, including MS-DOS .bat files.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Buttoncommander creates toolbar launchers for applications on Windows.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Sounds
- The features page lists simultaneous sounds.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported system
- The site says the software works on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Toolbar behavior
- Toolbars can be shown or hidden near the mouse pointer or stylus pen.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Input devices
- The site describes using toolbar buttons with a mouse, touch device, or stylus pen.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The buy page offers a free 30-day trial without requiring an account.checked 11 Oct 2026
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