Joystick Mapper Alternatives

Joystick Mapper is described as 'Application that allows you to configure your joysticks or gamepads to simulate keyboard keys/mouse movement/mouse click/mouse scroll, so you can control any app or game using them, even the ones without built-in support' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Joystick Mapper for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Joystick Mapper alternative is AntiMicroX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Joystick Mapper are Xpadder, JoyToKey, X360ce and reWASD.

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Joystick Mapper is an application that allows you to configure your joysticks or gamepads to simulate keyboard keys/mouse movement/mouse click/mouse scroll, so you can control any app or game using them, even the ones...

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Joystick Mapper alternatives page was last updated Mar 9, 2025
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    AntiMicroX screenshot 1

    AntiMicroX Features

    1.  Gamepad Mapping
    2.  Controller Support
    3.  Portable
    4.  Input Method

    AntiMicroX VS Joystick Mapper

     

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

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

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourceJoystick Mapper is Paid and Proprietary
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    Xpadder

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

    35 Xpadder alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Xpadder Features

    1.  Key Mapping
    2.  Key rebinding
    3.  Portable
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Gamepad Mapping

    Xpadder VS Joystick Mapper

     

    • Some users think Xpadder is a great Joystick Mapper alternative, some don't.

    • Xpadder is the most popular commercial alternative to Joystick Mapper.

    • Xpadder is Paid and ProprietaryJoystick Mapper is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. JoyToKey icon

    JoyToKey

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    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...

    22 JoyToKey alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Screen

    JoyToKey Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Gamepad Mapping

    JoyToKey VS Joystick Mapper

     
    Comments about JoyToKey as an Alternative to Joystick Mapper
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    Negative •Jan 29, 2017
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    the mouse controls are bad and not equal

    Guest
    Negative •Oct 3, 2018
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    stupid thing wont work for multiplayer

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    • Some users think JoyToKey is a great Joystick Mapper alternative, some don't.

    • JoyToKey is Paid and ProprietaryJoystick Mapper is also Paid and Proprietary
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    reWASD

    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 persona...

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    X360ce

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    X360ce screenshot 1

    X360ce Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping

    X360ce VS Joystick Mapper

     
  7. reWASD icon

    reWASD

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    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

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    reWASD screenshot 1

    reWASD Features

    1.  Elite paddles
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  Shift mode

    reWASD VS Joystick Mapper

     

    • reWASD is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Joystick Mapper.

    • reWASD is Paid and ProprietaryJoystick Mapper is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. InputMapper icon

    InputMapper

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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    InputMapper screenshot 1

    InputMapper Features

    1.  Food database
    2.  Bluetooth Support

    InputMapper VS Joystick Mapper

     
  10. BetterJoy icon

    BetterJoy

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    Allows the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Joycons and SNES controller to be used with CEMU, Citra, Dolphin, Yuzu and as generic XInput.

    6 BetterJoy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BetterJoy screenshot 1

    BetterJoy VS Joystick Mapper

     
  11. Xbox Accessories icon

    Xbox Accessories

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    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...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xbox Accessories screenshot 1

    Xbox Accessories Features

    1.  User Profiles
    2.  Xbox

    Xbox Accessories VS Joystick Mapper

     
  12. Gaming Keyboard Splitter icon

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter

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

    25 Gaming Keyboard Splitter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Gaming Keyboard Splitter screenshot 1

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter Features

    1.  Controller Support

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter VS Joystick Mapper

     
  13. 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

    7 ShockEmu (gamepad fork) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Objective-C
    ShockEmu (gamepad fork) screenshot 1

    ShockEmu (gamepad fork) Features

    1.  PlayStation Streaming

    ShockEmu (gamepad fork) VS Joystick Mapper

     

    • ShockEmu (gamepad fork) is the most popular Mac alternative to Joystick Mapper.

    • ShockEmu (gamepad fork) is Free and Open SourceJoystick Mapper is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Controllers icon

    Controllers

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    Consoles allows you to use console controllers to play almost any game on Mac, even games that don't have built-in support for controllers.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Controllers screenshot 1

    Controllers Features

    1.  Gamepad Mapping

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  15. Pinnacle Game Profiler icon

    Pinnacle Game Profiler

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    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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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Pinnacle Game Profiler screenshot 1
    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 VS Joystick Mapper

     
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