JoyToKey AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like JoyToKey

Apps similar to JoyToKey include AntiMicroX, which is free and open source. Other options are Xpadder, reWASD, BetterJoy and UCR: Universal Control Remapper. There's no shortage of Key Mapping Tools like JoyToKey, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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  1. AntiMicroX icon
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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.

    34 AntiMicroX alternatives

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

    38 Xpadder alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  3. reWASD icon
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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.

    27 reWASD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. BetterJoy icon
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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.

    11 BetterJoy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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  5. 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.

    28 UCR: Universal Control Remapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  6. InputMapper icon
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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).

    29 InputMapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. 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...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning
    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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  8. 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 without built-in support.

    25 Joystick Mapper alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  9. InputConfig icon
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    InputConfig is a free controller mapper for Mac. It turns a PS5, Xbox or Switch controller, a MIDI keyboard, a spare mouse, your trackpad, or a knock on the MacBook's case into a full keyboard and mouse for your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. JoyXoff icon
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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.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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