Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Key Mapping Tools

The best Key Mapping alternative to Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator is SharpKeys, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator and 14 are Key Mapping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Key Mapping Tool alternatives to Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator are Karabiner Elements, Clavier+, KeyTweak and Kanata.

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  1. SharpKeys icon
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    SharpKeys is a utility that manages a Registry key that allows Windows to remap one key to any other key. Included in the application is a list of common keyboard keys and a Type Key feature to automatically recognize most keyboard keys. It was developed in C# using .NET v2.

    27 SharpKeys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  2. Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift).

    81 Karabiner Elements alternatives

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    • Mac
     
  3. Clavier+ icon
     43 likes

    Clavier+ allows you to create global keyboard shortcuts for launching applications, opening folders, writing text and opening websites.

    58 Clavier+ alternatives

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Clavier+ as an Alternative to Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator
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    It creates shortcuts. Doesn't make keyboard layouts.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Clavier+ is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Keyboard Layout Creator is Free and Proprietary
    • Clavier+ is LightweightMicrosoft Keyboard Layout Creator is not according to our users
  4. KeyTweak icon
     24 likes

    KeyTweak is a free keyboard remapper for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7. It makes use of Microsoft's Scancode Map registry key to remap your keyboard.

    23 KeyTweak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  5. Kanata icon
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    This is a cross-platform software keyboard remapper for Linux, macOS and Windows. A short summary of the features:

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. KbdEdit icon
     5 likes

    Keyboard layout editor, mapper/remapper.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  7. Key Manager icon
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    Key Manager reveals the full potential of your keyboard and mouse and allows you to save time and efforts while working with your computer. Thanks to its flexible interface, you can now create various actions and execute them by pressing keys, mouse buttons and combinations of...

    72 Key Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  8. Keyman icon
     6 likes

    With keyboards for over 2000 languages, Keyman lets you type in your language anywhere. You can create your own keyboards with Keyman Developer. Keyman is completely free and open source, and runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and web.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Hyperkey icon
     4 likes

    Use an additional modifier key for all your keyboard shortcuts with this straightforward app. Utilize an unused key by converting the caps lock or any modifier key to the hyper key, which combines all four modifiers. The hyper key can be used in any app with keyboard shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Do you want to remap keyboard keys with another key ? Do you want to remap mouse buttons ? Then try Key Remapper. With Key Remapper you can easily remap key or remap mouse buttons with another key, program, mouse button, custom text.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Ukelele icon
     11 likes

    Graphical tool for editing macOS keyboard layouts with drag-and-drop assignment of Unicode characters, creation of dead keys, mapping character strings, visual feedback, native .keylayout support, and easy customization for scripts or special input needs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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