DoubleCommand AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like DoubleCommand

DoubleCommand is described as 'Is software for Mac OS X (a kernel extension) that lets you remap keys, in other words change the way your keyboard works. Often used to make a PC keyboard more comfortable with a Mac, swapping the Alt (Option) and Windows (Command or Apple) keys, since they are in' and is a Key Mapping tool in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DoubleCommand for Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and X11. The best DoubleCommand alternative is SharpKeys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DoubleCommand are Karabiner Elements, KeyTweak, Microsoft keyboard layout creator and Key Manager.

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DoubleCommand

Key Mapping Tool
Free • Open Source

DoubleCommand is software for Mac OS X (a kernel extension) that lets you remap keys, in other words change the way your keyboard works. Often used to make a PC keyboard more comfortable with a Mac, swapping the Alt...

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DoubleCommand alternatives page was last updated Jan 5, 2021

SharpKeys
SharpKeys is a utility that manages a Registry key that allows Windows to remap one key to any other key. Included in the application is a list of common keyboard keys and a Type Key feature to automatically recognize most keyboard keys. It was developed in C# using .NET v2.
27 SharpKeys alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
SharpKeys Features
Disable Keyboard Keys
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SharpKeys VS DoubleCommand
Is SharpKeys a good alternative to DoubleCommand?
- SharpKeys is the most popular Windows alternative to DoubleCommand.
- SharpKeys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DoubleCommand.
- SharpKeys is Free and Open SourceDoubleCommand is also Free and Open Source

Karabiner Elements
Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift).
77 Karabiner Elements alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Key Mapping Tool
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Mac
Karabiner Elements Features
Tab Control
Emacs mode
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Karabiner Elements VS DoubleCommand
Is Karabiner Elements a good alternative to DoubleCommand?
- Karabiner Elements is the most popular Mac alternative to DoubleCommand.
- Karabiner Elements is Free and Open SourceDoubleCommand is also Free and Open Source

KeyTweak
KeyTweak is a free keyboard remapper for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7. It makes use of Microsoft's Scancode Map registry key to remap your keyboard.
23 KeyTweak alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
KeyTweak VS DoubleCommand
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Microsoft keyboard layout creator
Ever wanted to quickly and easily define your own keyboard layout for a language Microsoft doesn't support? Or define your own keyboard layout so you can quickly and easily enter your favorite symbols with a simple keystroke?
16 Microsoft keyboard layout creator alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Microsoft keyboard layout creator VS DoubleCommand
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Key Manager
Key Manager reveals the full potential of your keyboard and mouse and allows you to save time and efforts while working with your computer. Thanks to its flexible interface, you can now create various actions and execute them by pressing keys, mouse buttons and combinations of...
69 Key Manager alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Key Manager Features
Macro Recording
Keystroke
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Key Manager VS DoubleCommand
Is Key Manager a good alternative to DoubleCommand?
- Key Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to DoubleCommand.
- Key Manager is Paid and ProprietaryDoubleCommand is Free and Open Source

KbdEdit
Keyboard layout editor, mapper/remapper.
14 KbdEdit alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
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KbdEdit VS DoubleCommand
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Ukelele
The macOS supports an XML-based format for keyboard layouts (.keylayout files). However, modifying keyboard layouts—let alone creating entirely new keyboard layouts, such as for a new script—by directly editing the XML text is tedious and error-prone.
15 Ukelele alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Mac
Ukelele VS DoubleCommand
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xmodmap
The xmodmap program is used to edit and display the keyboard modifier map and keymap table that are used by client applications to convert event keycodes into keysyms. It is a part of the X.Org project.
22 xmodmap alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
- X11
xmodmap Features
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keystroke
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xmodmap VS DoubleCommand
Is xmodmap a good alternative to DoubleCommand?
- xmodmap is the most popular Linux alternative to DoubleCommand.
- xmodmap is Free and Open SourceDoubleCommand is also Free and Open Source

KeyBindingsEditor
KeyBindingsEditor is a GUI-based editor for OS X key bindings. It allows for easy editing and supports single-action bindings (one action per keystroke), multi-action bindings (multiple actions for a keystroke) and Emacs meta binding-style multi-keystroke bindings.
24 KeyBindingsEditor alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Mac
KeyBindingsEditor Features
Keyboard Shortcuts
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KeyBindingsEditor VS DoubleCommand
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Stick Shift
Stick Shift saves you time by removing repetitive changes to hand position when programming.
16 Stick Shift alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Stick Shift Features
Keyboard Shortcuts
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Seil
PCKeyboardHack can change caps lock key behavior. For example, changing caps lock key to delete Key.
16 Seil alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Mac
Seil VS DoubleCommand
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KeyExtender
KeyExtender is a keyboard remapping tool which not only allow you to customize keyboard keys, but also help to reduce duplication keyboard operation, and increase productivity on daily computing.
14 KeyExtender alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
KeyExtender VS DoubleCommand
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