Free Joystick Mapper Alternatives

The best free alternative to Joystick Mapper is AntiMicroX, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Joystick Mapper and 13 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Joystick Mapper are X360ce, InputMapper, BetterJoy and UCR: Universal Control Remapper.

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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 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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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. UCR: Universal Control Remapper icon

    UCR: Universal Control Remapper

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. xpadneo icon

    xpadneo

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. 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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  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...

    7 Xbox Accessories alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. SDL2 Gamepad Tool icon

    SDL2 Gamepad Tool

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    It's a simple GUI tool to create/modify gamepad mappings for games that use SDL2 Game Controller API. Created to be an alternative to Steam Bigpicture gamepad configurator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Enjoyable

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    Enjoyable is an application for Mac OS X which allows you to use controller inputs like a mouse or keyboard.

    4 Enjoyable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. Gamepad Test icon

    Gamepad Test

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    This online gamepad test is an easy-to-use application that lets the users test game controllers, PC gamepads, Joysticks and similar devices for any malfunctions. Moreover, it comprehensively monitors the status of your device on a real-time basis.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Gamepad Test is the most popular Web-based alternative to Joystick Mapper.

    • Gamepad Test is Free and Open SourceJoystick Mapper is Paid and Proprietary
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