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 UCR: Universal Control Remapper, InputMapper, BetterJoy and JoyShockMapper.

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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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JoyToKey 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

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    AntiMicroX screenshot 1

    AntiMicroX Features

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

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    Comments about AntiMicroX as an Alternative to JoyToKey
    gaobill
    Positive Jun 30, 2024
    0

    Opensource, good localization, easy to use.

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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. 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

    UCR: Universal Control Remapper VS JoyToKey

     
  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. BetterJoy icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BetterJoy screenshot 1

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  6. JoyShockMapper icon

    JoyShockMapper

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Start screen with custom mapping loaded.

    JoyShockMapper Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping

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  7. J2K icon

    J2K

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    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...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    J2K screenshot 1
    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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  9. 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

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Gaming Keyboard Splitter screenshot 1

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter Features

    1.  Controller Support

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  10. JoyXoff icon

    JoyXoff

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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.

    14 JoyXoff alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    JoyXoff Features

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

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    Comments about JoyXoff as an Alternative to JoyToKey
    Guest
    Positive Mar 25, 2018
    -2

    Better UI, lightweight and FREE!

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    • JoyXoff is Free and ProprietaryJoyToKey is Paid and Proprietary
  11. MotionInJoy DS3 Tool icon

    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool screenshot 1
    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.

    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool Features

    1.  Controller Support

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  12. Xiaomi Gamepad to Xbox 360 controller Mapper

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    An input mapper app that add xinput to Xiaomi Mi Gamepads, so windows games recognize Xiaomi gamepad as a x360 controller & you can play them without any difficulty.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xiaomi Gamepad to Xbox 360 controller Mapper screenshot 1

    Xiaomi Gamepad to Xbox 360 controller Mapper Features

    1.  Portable

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  13. ControlMK icon

    ControlMK

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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ControlMK screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last version, 0.232, was released on September 2004. You can still download it from the official website.

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  14. Joystick 2 Mouse icon

    Joystick 2 Mouse

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

    13 Joystick 2 Mouse alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Joystick 2 Mouse screenshot 1

    Joystick 2 Mouse VS JoyToKey

     
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