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 14 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Joystick Mapper are X360ce, InputMapper, Xbox Accessories and Gaming Keyboard Splitter.

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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    AntiMicroX Features

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

    AntiMicroX VS Joystick Mapper

     

    • AntiMicroX is the most popular 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
  2. X360ce icon

    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

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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    InputMapper screenshot 1

    InputMapper Features

    1.  Food database
    2.  Bluetooth Support

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  5. 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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xbox Accessories screenshot 1

    Xbox Accessories Features

    1.  User Profiles
    2.  Xbox

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  6. 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Gaming Keyboard Splitter Features

    1.  Controller Support

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  7. 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
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. 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.

    7 Gamepad Test alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    Gamepad Test screenshot 1

    Gamepad Test Features

    1.  Controller Support
    2.  Gamepad Mapping

    Gamepad Test VS Joystick Mapper

     

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

    • Gamepad Test is Free and Open SourceJoystick Mapper is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Enjoyable icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Enjoyable screenshot 1

    Enjoyable Features

    1.  Gamepad Mapping

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  12. 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    UCR: Universal Control Remapper screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts

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  13. xpadneo icon

    xpadneo

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

    28 xpadneo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xpadneo Features

    1.  Bluetooth Support
    2.  Xbox
    3.  Gamepad Mapping

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  14. 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.

    6 SDL2 Gamepad Tool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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