ABELNAVION  It is horrible. after upgrading nothing works. even the crash reporter does not work. it crashes, too. to get support they ask for the serial number and it is not posible to copy it to the right place because the application crashes permanently. i do not thing that might be okay to make an upgrade like this. Julius  
(Version 4.0.4)

NATURALLY  I love this program. I find the price a gauge considering I HAD to buy it twice to run it on my desktop and laptop....I won't be paying twice to upgrade them both...NO>>>enough.

It is worth the price BUT not twice the price.

It is soarly laking in a smart and intuitive interface....it works and well and is bloating...too bad we could buy what we need and add plugs as needed and as experience finds the value.

But it is too complex and I spend too much time learning every area to the job done....it is worth it....but why does it have to be so obscure...IT NEEDS DEMO TUTORIALS....it woudl sell like gangbusters....and the price would reflect its volume...we all win....right now it is too much work for most people to start out fresh....

Up until this version (since it came out) I have never had a problem...with reliablity or price....but GUM BALLS....common it is an insult to the old timers and belies the simplicty to the newbies....you can't make everybody happy all the time...but you can pee them off all very quickly....

I have stopped recommending it because I can't afford my time to teach their customers.

I am having enough fun trying to understand the various changing terminology....

IT NEEDS MOUSE OVERS that reveal details for the newbies and the old folks too.  
(Version 4.0.3)

DONMONTALVO  As much as I love QuicKeys, I'm not willing to pay the price. Especially as there are cheaper options like iKey available (that can do everything I need). QuicKeys is getting a bit bloated and the price keeps going up...

Don  
(Version 4.0.3)

ZX  Extreamly unstable under 10.6. Not enough advance configuration and actions!  
(Version 4.0.3)

NEO979  I really wish this were more like $40... I'm not saying it's not worth $60, but in today's economic climate, it's just very hard to justify spending that much.  
(Version 4.0.2)

SGGINC  v4

Formatting rich text in abbreviations is hit and miss.

Especially with date and time entries.

Hope they work on this.

Thanks ... Ken  
(Version 4.0)

DOOBIEXX  Yeah it's a nice app but the developers haven't even sent out activation keys to those who bought pre-sale. Hell, even the warez scene has cracked it and those of us who paid are still waiting. Bit sad.  
(Version 4.0)

SHOTGUNWEDDINGS  QuicKeys has no competition, I tried them all but nothing is comparable to this program's power and flexibility.

I can't wait for the final release of 4.0 especially if it finally has support for Little Snitch's windows and sheets

Thanks for such a great product all these years!  
(Version 4.0b7)

SCHMIEGEL  The latest version (4.0b6) uses too much processor power, even if it's idle. Hope the developer can fix this.  
(Version 4.0b6)

TAGLIA  I have tried to force myself to use a competitor application for years (didn’t know of QuicKeys till very recently), and ended up with a couple of poor macros that sometimes worked...

I have discovered QuicKeys X just two weeks ago, and I already have 20 complex reliable macros that I use many times a day. There are some features that I'd like to see to facilitate the organization (i.e. folders for shortcuts and abbreviations), but the application is simply outstanding. It's not cheap, but given the amount time it can save I have already placed my pre-order.  
(Version 4.0b6)

BLUESTAR  Quickeys makes my life easier. I've been using it for a lot of years. So far no problems converting my version 3 shortcuts into v.4 and the beta holds steady.  
(Version 4.0b4)

TVALLEAU  Well, I too have used QuicKeys "since day one" and unlike the other posters (below) I have absolutely -NO- problems with it. I consider myself a "power-user" with some fairly intricate and multi-step macros, along with a 60 or so fairly simple ones. The only time I've seen QK "lock up" has been due to a change in the circumstances when running a macro (such as a changed menu, window title or so on) or when I screwed up the macro myself.

I've been running all the latest 4.0 betas without any problems, and have, in fact, removed my other text expanders in order to try out the new option inside QK4.

So, while some folks seem to have trouble with it (and historically, that has always been the case: it's quite powerful software) I personally have no problems at all running it under 10.5.7 on an Intel Mac.

Just wanted to balance things out.  
(Version 4.0b4)

DAVIDWB  I started using QK when it was first released back in the days before OS X and for a long time it was on my must have list of software but the company dropped the ball in a big way a couple years back and I switched to Keyboard Maestro. In a way, KM was a quantum step backwards but had two things that QKs lacked: 1) it ran without hanging, crashing, or bringing down my computer entirely and 2) a developer that was responsive to my questions, requests, and problems. Sorta the way it was with QKs back in the day.

I'm glad to see there is life yet in QK but a lot of work needs to be done. I downloaded the last two betas and quickly removed them. Each stalled out on simple macros - just menu and keyboard substitution things. In each case I uninstalled the program when a 'force quit' not only quit QK but locked up my computer. I can't help but feel that the QK team has confused 'Alpha' with 'Beta.'  
(Version 4.0b3)

DONPERREAULT  Looks promising but this beta crashed my System and had to force reboot. Sticking with Keyboard Maestro for the time being.  
(Version 4.0b2 (64))

HARRISTYPE  I won't rate the new QuicKeys 4 since it's still in beta and I'm still testing it, but I love the changes they've implemented. Text expansion is a very welcome addition and long overdue. Also the web features look interesting, but I still haven't tested them out yet.

For those that are converting from version 3, QuicKeys 4 will import and convert your existing shortcuts, but it will make a backup of them and place them in a folder on the desktop in case you need to revert back. So far, so good...  
(Version 4.0b (62))

DINHBG  I've used QuicKeys forever (since KeyQuencer went belly-up at OS X), and have been increasingly dissatisfied with its performance. I've stuck with it because it does everything I want it to do… eventually.

BUT. Sometimes, for no apparent reason, QuicKeys freezes, often taking 60 seconds or more to respond to my triggers. Pointer spins beachball over QK menu, Dock says "App Not Responding." This problem has gotten worse and worse with each OS update, and even through QK "updates" (which don't seem to have any beneficial effect whatsoever).

Even more frustrating, no one at Startly (or whatever they're called now) will admit there's a problem, or even suggest any workarounds or tests to see what could be causing it. Just "Hunh. Never heard of that."  
(Version 3.2.1)

GHEUER  Rock solid and intuitive, just as any good Mac program should be. Have used it since version 1 and can not live without it, even tho I use Quicksilver for many things these days.  
(Version 3.2.1)

GERBER  QuicKeys is the most powerful macro package available for the Mac. It makes it easy to handle simple automation, and without much trouble you can create highly automated workflows that trigger off just about anything. You can activate a macro based on keyboard shortcuts, which application is in the front or background, disks mounting, custom keys on your hardware devices (yup, it can support darn near any USB device, regardless of whether you have drivers specifically for it), and many other triggers.

There are other utilities and methods to automate under OS X, such as UI scripting, Automator, and less expensive automation programs (Proxy, iKey, Keyboard Maestro). This makes the high cost of QuicKeys a bit hard to swallow, but if you need to automate to the nth degree, there's nothing better.

It's also worthwhile to note that while QuicKeys X3 has been around since '04, the point updates have added fairly major new features, and all at no cost to purchasers.  
(Version 3.2.1)

RICHARD TAYTOR  I also used QuicKeys years ago, before OS X. It certainly didn't "[reign] as king" in that environment, though perhaps it reigned by default (as it appears to do now, with essentially no competition under OS X). Then KeyQuencer appeared; it was small fast and efficient. QuicKeys was greedy, bloated and unstable by contrast. Perhaps this has changed, though I notice the file size of the installer, and I remain as yet uninspired to try it once again. If it works for you, don't let me crunch your buzz. :}  
(Version 3.2)

MIKEEVANGELIST  I've used Quickeys since version 1 (going on twenty years) and cannot imagine using my Mac without it. It simplifies my life hundreds of times every day. Well worth the price.

And I like supporting a small company that has done great Mac software for so long.  
(Version 3.2)

HARRISTYPE  This program simply amazes me. I've been using it now for over 10 years, and the amount of time it saves me in repetitive tasks is phenomenal. The ability to create custom palettes is very essential to my workflow at work. I design 2 different magazines for a non-profit organization, and have macros set up for many different phases of design. One macro has 27 steps, and completely formats the magazine text, and takes a just few seconds to complete, instead of me having to do it manually and possibly forgetting a step (a couple of minutes at least, and it adds up). Highly recommended for anyone tired of doing the same computer tasks over and over. To me, it's worth every penny.  
(Version 3.2)

MARC GRAY  Clearly the gold standard for Mac macro applications.

However, it ought to be priced at $45 - $50, not $100  
(Version 3.1)

ANONYMOUS  Sorry, but quicksilver is no QuickKeys. When quicksilver can record me interacting with the UI of any arbitrary application and generate a script repeating everything I did, then it will be better than quickkeys.

In the mean time quickkeys definitely does things that no other app currently does.  
(Version 3.1)

ANONYMOUS  Quicksilver is free and has amcro development built in under triggers. And it does so much more. I refuse to pay 100 dollars for an application that can do what an applescript and a keyboard trigger in Apples Keyboard prefpane can. Try it and don't waste your money.  
(Version 3.1)

WHAT NO BIAS?  Well, no bias by the Developer, linking up to a site that reviewed a copy QuicKeys sent to them? No, not at all. Man, talk about self-promoting...  
(Version 3.0.2)

DARREN  Glad the developer reads these forums.

With respect, it would be greatly appreciated and guaranteed to increase sales if you were to lower your price to be more competetive with the likes of iKey and Keyboard Maestro which are upwards of $70 LESS than your product but offer the same functionality.

For one, I would certainly consider your product if it were in line with the afore mentioned apps, but the $99 price tag is way too much.  
(Version 3.0.2)

ALANCE  QuicKeys and Automator are actually more complementary than competitors. Here's a blurb from an Ars Technica mini-review which sums it up well:

"... I realized that Automator was something wholly different than Quickeys. ... If what you want to do isn't in the Automator "library," then you can forget about having it "Automated." The same is not true for Quickeys. Quickeys can drill down into the exact processes and movements that would execute a particular workflow." link  
(Version 3.0.2)

THE PARTY IS OVER  With the add-on's that people will write for Tiger Automator, why pay for this any longer? Also, as mentioned below One Click was conceptually years ahead of QuicKeys.  
(Version 3.0.2)

ALANCE  Please read my reply to Franklinrh's post.  
(Version 3.0.1)

FRANKLINRH  CAUTION: X2 users. This version will wipe your pref. file, modify all of your shortcuts and make it impossible to downgrade back to X2,

If X2 is doing it for you, don't make a big mistake like I did and have to remake ALL of your shortcuts.

FYI Import shortcuts does not work once the shortcuts have been updated.  
(Version 3.0.1)

PAULCLAUDE  Why can nobody port "ONECLICK" to OSX? It was the best and powerful program to manage every application of you Mac. Really the best.  
(Version 3.0.1)

DOUGLAS ENGELBART  Why can nobody port "KeyQuencer" to OSX? It was much better, cheaper, easier-to-use, more powerful, more reliable, more flexible etc.pp.  
(Version 3.0)

MIKE HARRIS  I'm so very much unsurprised that QuicKeys is now charging $99.95 for their product. They've always had a history of horrifically overcharging their customers, beginning with asking $15.95 for a v1.0-v1.5 upgrade price that was almost entirely a compilation of much needed bug fixes. There are plenty of other programs out there from companies that respect their users, such as iKey (formerly Youpi Key), Keyboard Maestro, and many others (including some freeware programs, if you're only looking to program your function keys). If you make the mistake of paying $100 for this overpriced piece of junk, expect to continue paying out the nose for every point release and bug fix. Ever since CE (now "Startly") tried to pull that junk on me, I've been quite happy with one of their competitors. Trust me, you will be too.  
(Version 3.0)

GREG  Have run QK for over 10 years in all Mac environments. Can not and will not live without. Solid as a rock in OSX and before. [gh]  
(Version 3.0)

CHOWHOUND  Suck it up guys, it's a new OS and a new QuicKeys. Learn it and you'll like it, it is a capable product and saves me anywhere from a few minutes to hours per day.  
(Version 2.1.1)

ENERGY52  Do I live in an other reality? Quickeys runs here 24/24 7/7 in a server setup. Didn't crash yet. Some (a few) plugins have problems, but I could work around them.  
(Version 2.1.1)

DR. DOUGLAS CARL ENGELBART  KeyQuencer for OS7/8/9 has been much more flexible, easier and powerful! Why isn’t KeyQuencer developed further any more? I paid for QuicKeys and had many support hackmacks because it stops working all few hours. It’s a sin. Gimme back KeyQuencer which only need to be ported to OSX. Please, please, please.  
(Version 2.1)

ANONYMOUS  WOW! After using QK for years on the old platform, all I can say is that CE Software must be desperate to put such a horrible piece of software on the market. The most basic tasks (typing text into fields for instance) performed, at best, horribly. And at $69.99, it's like paying Sadaam Hussein to tortue you. Proceed cautiously.  
(Version 2.1)

ANONYMOUS  First time I recorded steps, it wouldn't play back. Hung up on every step.

Second time I played recorded steps, it locked up

my computer, solid and I had to reboot.

Third time, ah ha, there was no third time; because I threw the damn thing in the trash!  
(Version 2.1)

MAARTEN CROONEN  I want onclick back, I miss it it does everything qk doesn't It's good with lists, windows and you can properly programm  
(Version 2.1)

PHIL  I have been a QuicKeys user since OS 8. It has taken a while to get up to speed using OS X but now it works great. I haven't had a problem with it since. Give it a chance and you will love it.  
(Version 2.1)

GREG HENDERSON  Brand new to Quickeys - downloaded and opened up program- it took me to somewhere in system preferences that I have never seen beofre ...and now I have a Cinema display in GREYSCALE ...gee ...how do I get my colour back.

Registered for Quickeys forum - but no e-mail for password and I wait ,..and wait ...hmm ...not off to a good start. Masybe that is why I passed on QK's before

Boy - I am starting to miss the colour screen ...:-(

Greg H  
(Version 2.0.2)

DOUGLAS ENGELBART  KeyQuencer by Charles Haspel has been much better. I wonder why he gave it up and did not port it to OSX. Now we have to stress around with CeSoft. Bad, bad.

;-(  
(Version 2.0.2b6)

ANONYMOUS  If you are a registered user of X2..don't try and enter an activation key..no need to. the beta will expire but there will be an update available before then.  
(Version 2.0.2b3)

TONY AGUILA  A long-time user of Quickeys pre-OSX, I immediately purchased the OS X version when it came out. From day one, it did not work with custom keyboard layouts. I've brought up this issue with them time and again and to this version the problem has not been fixed. So in my particular case, it's useless.   
(Version 2.0.1)

ADAM BELL  The correct activation key has a hyphen in it - See the QuicKeys X2 Read Me in the Folder for it.  
(Version 2.0b4r2)

ADAM BELL  To all those who download this BEWARE!! The activation key given doesn't work and if you replaced the previous beta you can't use QK at all.  
(Version 2.0b4r2)

TRACY VALLEAU  To all those who wrote reviews on 1.5 and have not yet tried 2, please do so. It's MUCH better. I've used it for years (in fact, the toolbar, and the new

disable universal in specific apps, were my ideas) and I find the 2.0 version DRAMATICALLY faster than 1.5. Sure, the OS X version isn't the OS 9 version, but that's a function of the OS, not QK. Search as you may, you'll not find anything better... and 2.0 just keeps getting better. I recommend it.  
(Version 2.0b3)

RHYSLYLE  The addition of the Wait shortcut is a wonderful thing! New interface is much better than 1.5 (one hint, use command-R to rename shortcuts) although i'd like to see renaming of shortcuts in the main window. Clips is a bit confusing at first but a great thing as well. Lots of new power here, looking good for a beta.  
(Version 2.0b1r1)

JIMLONGO  I've been using QKs for years and although welcome the OSX version is not very useful. I can't get Menu selections to work at all, and having to step by step describe a sequence (as opposed to recording them) is not very good.

This is a serious hit on productivity.  
(Version 1.5.4)

BRETT  from a couple of emails i have exchanged with c&g, it would seem that osx makes it VERY difficult for quickeys to do the things it used to... i think it is the 'protected kernel' that is the problem... so i switch back to os9 for all those 'sequence' macros that osx won't let quickeys do. Grrr...  
(Version 1.5.4)

RT DIXON  I have used the original QK for years and years, and I've come to expect a certain level of functionality. In Classic, QK is still a slick and useful app in my opinion. But the OS X version, as noted above, falls far, far short of what I've come to expect. Lots of features are simply not available. The interface has been radically changed--for the worse. As far as I'm concerned, it wasn't broke---so it sure didn't need fixing! Not that this could be considered a fix...

And $79.95! HA! Outragious! Way, way, way too much tor FAR too little.

So although this review isn't specific to this updater, it still holds true for the product. As for me, I'm skipping this updater and going on a search for a replacement. If you find one, let me know. Thanks.  
(Version 1.5.3)

DEKE  I have been using Quickeys for 8 years and it was the first OS X software I purchased. However, I find the range of options and features on the OS X version to be far short of what I was used to on Classic versions (for example, speech options, decision loops, dialog boxes...). In addition, the UI is quirky, often counter productive and very limited. I hope they get this together - QuicKeys could be one of the slickest apps around - AGAIN!  
(Version 1.5.2)

PATRICK MCKELVEY  Ditto on 1.5.2  
(Version 1.5.2)

PATRICK MCKELVEY  QK X 1.5.1 is a disappoint to me, largely because Menu Selections don't work as they should in Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as a few others. Shortcuts I have been using for years have become impossible to recreate. So far, as far as I can tell, QK X 1.5.1 is a waste of money and time. I can't get an answer from CE Software about these problems. If anyone knows of a fix or a solution, please email me.  
(Version 1.5)