Free JoyToKey Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to JoyToKey for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is AntiMicroX, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to JoyToKey and 12 are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to JoyToKey are BetterJoy, InputMapper, UCR: Universal Control Remapper and JoyShockMapper.

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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.

    32 AntiMicroX alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  2. BetterJoy icon
     5 likes

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

    8 BetterJoy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. 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).

    27 InputMapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. 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 (MIT)

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    • Windows
     
  5. 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. JoyXoff icon
     13 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.

    15 JoyXoff alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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  7. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Allows the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Joycons, and Switch SNES controller to be used with Cemu using Cemuhook, Citra, Dolphin, Yuzu, and system-wide with generic XInput support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. ControlMK icon
     4 likes

    ControlMK is an utility which uses DirectInput controllers to emulate mouse, keyboard, and other types of commands.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Joystick to mouse (also known as joy2mouse) let's you control the mouse and keyboard using your joystick or gamepad.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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