Free reWASD Alternatives

The best free alternative to reWASD is AntiMicroX, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to reWASD and 18 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to reWASD are X360ce, Gaming Keyboard Splitter, InputMapper and ShockEmu (gamepad fork).

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reWASD alternatives are mainly Key Mapping Tools Other popular filters include Windows + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to reWASD.
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Remap Xbox controllers to keyboard and mouse, customize Elite paddles uniquely, and refine settings for precision gaming with reWASD's flexibility.

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reWASD alternatives page was last updated Apr 15, 2025
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    AntiMicroX Features

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

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    Comments about AntiMicroX as an Alternative to reWASD
    Willian R. G. Hanami
    Negative Jul 29, 2024
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    it's only 1-way and doesn't allow keyboards, flight joysticks, dualshock controller,arcade controls, etc, does not fit in the same category

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    • Most users think AntiMicroX is a great reWASD alternative.

    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to reWASD.

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

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourcereWASD is Paid and Proprietary
  2. X360ce icon
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    XBOX 360 Controller emulator is a wrapper library that translates the XInput calls to DirectInput calls, to support non-XInput game pads in applications (mostly games). In other words: It let's you use game pads other than just the XBOX 360 controller with games that...

    29 X360ce alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    X360ce Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping

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    Comments about X360ce as an Alternative to reWASD
    Willian R. G. Hanami
    Negative Jul 29, 2024
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    a similar problem as joy2key, but in the opposite direction, it's a 1-way street software and a 1-trick pony, it only allows xbox controller output, it does not work for keyboards and does not allow games with features outside xinput like racing wheels, flight simulators, and other games that needs more than 12 buttons

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    • X360ce is Free and Open SourcereWASD is Paid and Proprietary
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Gaming Keyboard Splitter Features

    1.  Controller Support

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    Comments about Gaming Keyboard Splitter as an Alternative to reWASD
    dspjm
    Positive Jan 4, 2023
    0

    Best alternative. Support keyboard to controller

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    • Gaming Keyboard Splitter is Free and Open SourcereWASD is Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    InputMapper Features

    1.  Food database
    2.  Bluetooth Support

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    Comments about InputMapper as an Alternative to reWASD
    Willian R. G. Hanami
    Negative Jul 29, 2024
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    this is altogether a completely different software, the features overlapping with REWASD are very little, and there are free, portable, and native solutions and alternatives for windows that already do a better job

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    • InputMapper is Free and ProprietaryreWASD is Paid and Proprietary
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    Keyboard / Mouse / Gamepad / Joystick support to Dualshock 4 emulation for PS4 Remote Play (macOS) - MiCkSoftware/ShockEmu

    7 ShockEmu (gamepad fork) alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Objective-C

    ShockEmu (gamepad fork) Features

    1.  PlayStation Streaming

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  6. JoyXoff icon
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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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows

    JoyXoff Features

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

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    Comments about JoyXoff as an Alternative to reWASD
    psp10071007
    Positive Dec 13, 2022
    0

    joyxoff is easier than rewasd.

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    • JoyXoff is Free and ProprietaryreWASD is Paid and Proprietary
  7. J2K icon
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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

    • 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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    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts

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  9. xpadneo icon
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    Advanced Linux Driver for Xbox One Wireless Controller (shipped with Xbox One S).

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    xpadneo Features

    1.  Bluetooth Support
    2.  Xbox
    3.  Gamepad Mapping

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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    JoyShockMapper Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping

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  11. QJoyPad icon
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    QJoyPad is a free Linux/QT program that lets you control any keyboard XWindows program with a gaming device

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 4.1.0, released in February 2010, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    QJoyPad Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre

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    jstest-gtk is a simple joystick tester based on Gtk+. It provides you with a list of attached joysticks, a way to display which buttons and axis are pressed, a way to remap axis and buttons and a way to calibrate your joystick.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    No news since May 2009

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