Free DS4Windows AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like DS4Windows

The best free alternative to DS4Windows is AntiMicroX, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to DS4Windows and 18 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to DS4Windows are DS4Windows by Ryochan7, InputMapper, DualSenseX and JoyShockMapper.

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  1. AntiMicroX icon

    AntiMicroX

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to DS4Windows.

    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DS4Windows.

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourceDS4Windows is also Free and Open Source
  2. DS4Windows by Ryochan7 icon

    DS4Windows by Ryochan7

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    An extract anywhere program that allows you to get the best DualShock 4 experience on your PC. By emulating a Xbox 360 controller, many more games are accessible. A fork of the work of Jays2Kings.

    12 DS4Windows by Ryochan7 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. InputMapper icon

    InputMapper

     11 likes
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    works greater in most games than DS4Windows !

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    • Most users think InputMapper is a great DS4Windows alternative.

    • InputMapper is Free and ProprietaryDS4Windows is Free and Open Source
  5. DualSenseX icon

    DualSenseX

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    Take your PS5 gaming experience to the next level with DSX, a groundbreaking software that lets you fully harness the potential of your DualSense controller on PC. Equipped with advanced features such as custom button profiles, custom lighting scenes, and input testing, DSX is...

    5 DualSenseX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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    • DualSenseX is the most popular Mac alternative to DS4Windows.

    • DualSenseX is Freemium and ProprietaryDS4Windows is Free and Open Source
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    JoyShockMapper

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    A tool for PC gamers to play games with DualShock 4, DualSense, JoyCon, and Switch Pro Controllers. Gyro aiming, flick stick.

    15 JoyShockMapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. JoyXoff icon

    JoyXoff

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. ShockEmu (gamepad fork) icon

    ShockEmu (gamepad fork)

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    Keyboard / Mouse / Gamepad / Joystick support to Dualshock 4 emulation for PS4 Remote Play (macOS) - MiCkSoftware/ShockEmu

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Objective-C
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  13. J2K icon

    J2K

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    There are already very feature-rich joystick to keyboard mappers out there, be it JoyToKey or XPadder. However, both are not Freeware and both lack the possibility to easily switch configurations from outside the applications, which would be necessary if you use game front-ends...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. QJoyPad icon

    QJoyPad

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    QJoyPad is a free Linux/QT program that lets you control any keyboard XWindows program with a gaming device

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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