Free JoyToKey AlternativesTop Key Mapping Tools and other similar apps like JoyToKey

The best free alternative to JoyToKey is AntiMicroX, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to JoyToKey and 15 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to JoyToKey are InputMapper, Gaming Keyboard Splitter, MotionInJoy DS3 Tool and J2K.

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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,...

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  1. AntiMicroX icon
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    AntiMicroX is a graphical program used to map gamepad keys to keyboard, mouse, scripts and macros. You can use this program to control any desktop application with a gamepad on Linux🐧 and Windows 🪟.

    32 AntiMicroX alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    AntiMicroX Features

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

    Opensource, good localization, easy to use.

    Positive commentJun 30, 2024
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    • Almost everyone thinks AntiMicroX is a great JoyToKey alternative.

    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Linux alternative to JoyToKey.

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

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourceJoyToKey is Paid and Proprietary
  2. InputMapper icon
     11 likes

    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
    InputMapper screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    InputMapper Features

    1.  Food database
    2.  Bluetooth Support
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  3. Gaming Keyboard Splitter icon
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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
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter Features

    1.  Controller Support
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  4. MotionInJoy DS3 Tool icon
     9 likes

    MotioninJoy is a software that makes your PS3 and XBOX controllers work with your PC. It installs a driver for you and you can set up the controller to work.

    9 MotionInJoy DS3 Tool alternatives
    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool Features

    1.  Controller Support
    Discontinued

    The official website and the SourceForge project page have both been removed. Last version, 1.0005, released in December 2013, can be downloaded here: http://www.xinputer.com/download/MotioninJoy_071001_signed.zip and here: ftp://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/temp/sf2015/d/ds/ds3tool/DS3%20Tool%2064-bit/

    Warning

    Has been reported to have trojan/other kind of virus embedded in the code.

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  5. J2K icon
     6 likes

    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...

    17 J2K alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The J2K website has been inactive since 2014 and the program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.2, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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  6. JoyXoff icon
     11 likes

    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
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    JoyXoff Features

    1.  Controller Support
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  On-screen Keyboard
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    Guest

    Better UI, lightweight and FREE!

    Positive commentMar 25, 2018
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    • JoyXoff is Free and ProprietaryJoyToKey is Paid and Proprietary
  7. xpadneo icon
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    Advanced Linux Driver for Xbox One Wireless Controller (shipped with Xbox One S).

    28 xpadneo alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xpadneo Features

    1.  Bluetooth Support
    2.  Xbox
    3.  Gamepad Mapping
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  8.  1 like

    xone is a Linux kernel driver for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S accessories. It serves as a modern replacement for xpad, aiming to be compatible with Microsoft's Game Input Protocol (GIP).

    7 xone alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xone Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  Xbox
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  9. UCR: Universal Control Remapper icon
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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
    UCR: Universal Control Remapper screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    UCR: Universal Control Remapper Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
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  10. JoyShockMapper icon
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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
    Start screen with custom mapping loaded.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    JoyShockMapper Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
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  11.  2 likes

    This is a Xbox/Xbox360 gamepad driver for Linux that works in userspace. It is an alternative to the xpad kernel driver and has support for Xbox1 gamepads, Xbox360 USB gamepads and Xbox360 wireless gamepads, both first and third party.

    7 xboxdrv alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xboxdrv Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Support for HTML5
    3.  Xbox
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  12. USB Overdrive icon
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    The USB Overdrive is a device driver for macOS that handles any USB or Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, trackball, joystick, gamepad or gaming device from any manufacturer and lets you configure it either globally or on a per-application, per-device basis.

    16 USB Overdrive alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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