Controller Companion AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like Controller Companion

Controller Companion is described as 'Put mouse, media and keyboard control in the palms of your hands so you'll never have to leave the couch again!' and is a Key Mapping tool in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Controller Companion for Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone. The best Controller Companion alternative is AntiMicroX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Controller Companion are Xpadder, JoyToKey, X360ce and reWASD.

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Controller Companion alternatives page was last updated Feb 5, 2024
  1. AntiMicroX icon
     26 likes

    Control desktop apps with gamepads on Linux and Windows using AntiMicroX. Map gamepad keys to keyboard, mouse, scripts, and executables with support for SDL2 configuration. Features include multiple mapping sets, auto profiles, macros, and compatibility with X.org and Wayland.

    32 AntiMicroX alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    AntiMicroX Features

    1.  Gamepad Mapping
    2.  Controller Support
    3.  Portable
    4.  Input Method
    AntiMicroX iconController Companion Icon

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    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Controller Companion.

    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Controller Companion.

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourceController Companion is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Xpadder icon
     65 likes

    A utility for mapping keyboard keys and mouse button actions to your game controller buttons for PC gaming.

    34 Xpadder alternatives
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    • Windows

    Xpadder Features

    1.  Key Mapping
    2.  Key rebinding
    3.  Portable
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Gamepad Mapping
    Xpadder iconController Companion Icon

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    • Xpadder is the most popular commercial alternative to Controller Companion.

    • Xpadder is Paid and ProprietaryController Companion is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. JoyToKey icon
     45 likes

    JoyToKey enables you to control any softwares (e.g. browsers, games on the web, Microsoft office applications or even Windows itself) by using your favorite windows joystick! Whenever you press joystick buttons and sticks, JoyToKey will convert the input into keyboard strokes...

    21 JoyToKey alternatives
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    • Windows

    JoyToKey Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Gamepad Mapping
    JoyToKey iconController Companion Icon

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  4. X360ce icon
     25 likes

    XBOX 360 Controller emulator is a wrapper library that translates the XInput calls to DirectInput calls, to support non-XInput game pads in applications (mostly games). In other words: It let's you use game pads other than just the XBOX 360 controller with games that...

    29 X360ce alternatives
    X360ce screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    X360ce Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    X360ce iconController Companion Icon

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  5. reWASD icon
     10 likes

    Customize Xbox controllers by mapping gamepad inputs to keyboard, mouse, or other controls. Uniquely map Xbox Elite paddles as separate buttons, and refine stick and trigger settings. Share and download configurations for personalized gameplay, enhancing control precision.

    23 reWASD alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    reWASD Features

    1.  Elite paddles
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  Shift mode
    reWASD iconController Companion Icon

    reWASD VS Controller Companion

    Is reWASD a good alternative to Controller Companion?
     
    • reWASD is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Controller Companion.

    • reWASD is Paid and ProprietaryController Companion is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. JoyXoff icon
     11 likes

    An Xbox Controller Mapper which allows you to simulate mouse and keyboard events, media functions and create process profiles individually, as well as offer the ability to turn off Xbox 360 wireless controller with very low CPU and memory usage.

    14 JoyXoff alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    JoyXoff Features

    1.  Controller Support
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  On-screen Keyboard
    JoyXoff iconController Companion Icon

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    Comments about JoyXoff as an Alternative to Controller Companion
     
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    Has option to turn off Xbox 360 wireless controller

    Positive commentNov 13, 2017
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    • Almost everyone thinks JoyXoff is a great Controller Companion alternative.

    • JoyXoff is Free and ProprietaryController Companion is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Gaming Keyboard Splitter icon
     2 likes

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter creates up to 4 virtual xbox 360 controllers and feeds them via one or more keyboards.

    25 Gaming Keyboard Splitter alternatives
    Gaming Keyboard Splitter screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter Features

    1.  Controller Support
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  8. InputMapper icon
     11 likes

    InputMapper is a DS4 (DualShock 4) input mapper that allows you to connect your PS4 gamepad to windows, wired (USB) or wirelessly (Bluetooth).

    27 InputMapper alternatives
    InputMapper screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    InputMapper Features

    1.  Food database
    2.  Bluetooth Support
    InputMapper iconController Companion Icon

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  9. Xbox Accessories icon
     2 likes

    The Xbox Accessories app gives you more ways to play when paired with an Xbox Wireless Controller, an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, or an Xbox Adaptive Controller. Create and edit controller profiles by remapping buttons, swapping sticks and triggers, and configuring...

    7 Xbox Accessories alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Xbox Accessories Features

    1.  User Profiles
    2.  Xbox
    Xbox Accessories iconController Companion Icon

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  10. Pinnacle Game Profiler icon
     64 likes

    Pinnacle Game Profiler allows you to emulate your keyboard and mouse with your video game controller, and otherwise customize the controller's behavior. Many PC games do not directly support game controllers, but with Pinnacle Game Profiler you can use any controller to play...

    26 Pinnacle Game Profiler alternatives
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    • Windows
    Warning

    The developer has passed away, and the project has been hacked with viruses. You should avoid downloading it on the official website, and rather check well-known third-party download websites if you want to use this software.

    Discontinued

    You can't download it from the "official website" anymore, but it's still available on third-part websites, but be cautious.

    Pinnacle Game Profiler iconController Companion Icon

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  11. xpadneo icon
     1 like

    Advanced Linux Driver for Xbox One Wireless Controller (shipped with Xbox One S).

    28 xpadneo alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xpadneo Features

    1.  Bluetooth Support
    2.  Xbox
    3.  Gamepad Mapping
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  12. UCR: Universal Control Remapper icon
     4 likes

    Universal Control Remapper is a Windows application which allows the end-user to remap any inputs from devices, such as keyboards, mice, joysticks, racing wheels, eye trackers, etc. to virtual output devices.

    26 UCR: Universal Control Remapper alternatives
    UCR: Universal Control Remapper screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    UCR: Universal Control Remapper Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    UCR: Universal Control Remapper iconController Companion Icon

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