LinearMouse is a free and open-source utility for macOS which aims to improve the experience and functionality of third-party mice.
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SteerMouse Alternatives for Mac
There are many alternatives to SteerMouse for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is LinearMouse, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to SteerMouse and nine of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to SteerMouse are Logitech Options, Mac Mouse Fix, Bettermouse and SensibleSideButtons.
Alternatives list
15 LinearMouse alternatives
12 Logitech Options alternativesCustomisation of Logitech mouse or keyboard settings, device information, additional functionality such as sharing input devices over multiple computers.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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Logitech Options vs SteerMouse Comments
- Logitech Options is Free and Proprietary
16 Mac Mouse Fix alternativesSwitch between Spaces, use Windows-style Back and Forward, and more - right from your mouse. Also features a refined Smooth-Scrolling algorithm that strikes a perfect balance between fluidity and control.
23 Bettermouse alternativesIt’s a macOS utility app that gives you smooth mouse scrolling, cursor speed control, and powerful mouse/keyboard bindings.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
If you use third-party mice with your Mac, you've surely noticed just how useless the side buttons are. By default, they act as a sort of crippled middle click, consigned to opening new links out from under you when you least expect it.
SensibleSideButtons vs SteerMouse Comments
Sensible Side Buttons doesn't allow customization of mouse buttons but instead makes the side buttons of mice to navigate through a macOS.
- SensibleSideButtons is Free and Open Source
18 USB Overdrive alternativesThe USB Overdrive is a device driver for macOS that handles any USB or Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, trackball, joystick, gamepad or gaming device from any manufacturer and lets you configure it either globally or on a per-application, per-device basis.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
USB Overdrive vs SteerMouse Comments
I have been using this app with mice from Microsoft and Logitech for several years. It mostly works. Sometimes I have to unplug/replug my mouse dongle to maintain functionality of extra buttons. I don't know if this is the fault of USBOverdrive, or MacOS.
- USB Overdrive is Freemium and Proprietary
Smooze animates your scroll and adds functionality to your non-Apple mouse (scroll-wheel mouse).
Disable scroll acceleration in macOS, Save time by attaching mouse buttons to actions, Grab Scroll, Auto Scroll, Gestures and more.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
Modifies the Mac acceleration curve to better suit your style. Uses most of the code from MouseFix and wrapps it into a gui.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
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