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 11 are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to JoyToKey are InputMapper, UCR: Universal Control Remapper, BetterJoy and JoyShockMapper.

filter to find the best alternatives

JoyToKey alternatives are mainly Key Mapping Tools Other popular filters include Mac, Linux, Free and Windows + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to JoyToKey.
More about JoyToKey
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
JoyToKey alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. AntiMicroX icon

    AntiMicroX

     32 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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
    AntiMicroX screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    6
    Comments about AntiMicroX as an Alternative to JoyToKey
    gaobill
    Positive
    0

    Opensource, good localization, easy to use.

    JoyToKey Icon
    AntiMicroX icon

    • 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

    InputMapper

     11 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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
    InputMapper screenshot 1
     
    |
    6
  4. UCR: Universal Control Remapper icon

    UCR: Universal Control Remapper

     4 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    UCR: Universal Control Remapper screenshot 1
     
  5. BetterJoy icon

    BetterJoy

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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
    BetterJoy screenshot 1
     
  6. JoyShockMapper icon

    JoyShockMapper

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    15 JoyShockMapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Start screen with custom mapping loaded.
     
  7. JoyXoff icon

    JoyXoff

     13 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Help
     
    |
    1
    Comments about JoyXoff as an Alternative to JoyToKey
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Better UI, lightweight and FREE!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    JoyToKey Icon
    JoyXoff icon
    • JoyXoff is Free and ProprietaryJoyToKey is Paid and Proprietary
    • JoyXoff is LightweightJoyToKey is not according to our users
  9. J2K icon

    J2K

     6 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    J2K screenshot 1
     
  12. ControlMK icon

    ControlMK

     4 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    13 ControlMK alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ControlMK screenshot 1
     
11 of 11 JoyToKey alternatives