TouchCursor AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like TouchCursor

TouchCursor is described as 'Lets you use the home keys as cursor keys – in all Windows programs – keeping your fingers in the best position for fast typing. Its free and open-source' and is a Key Mapping tool in the os & utilities category. There are four alternatives to TouchCursor for Mac and Windows. The best TouchCursor alternative is Karabiner Elements, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TouchCursor are Hyperkey, Stick Shift and Physcape.

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TouchCursor

Key Mapping Tool
Free • Open Source

TouchCursor lets you use the home keys as cursor keys – in all Windows programs – keeping your fingers in the best position for fast typing. Its free and open-source.

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TouchCursor alternatives page was last updated Jun 9, 2023

Karabiner Elements
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).
77 Karabiner Elements alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Key Mapping Tool
- Text Expander
Platforms
- Mac
Karabiner Elements Features
Tab Control
Emacs mode
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Karabiner Elements VS TouchCursor
Is Karabiner Elements a good alternative to TouchCursor?
- Karabiner Elements is the most popular Mac alternative to TouchCursor.
- Karabiner Elements is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to TouchCursor.
- Karabiner Elements is Free and Open SourceTouchCursor is also Free and Open Source

Hyperkey
Give yourself an extra modifier key for all your keyboard shortcuts in this simple, one purpose app.
52 Hyperkey alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Mac
Hyperkey Features
Lightweight
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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Hyperkey VS TouchCursor
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Stick Shift
Stick Shift saves you time by removing repetitive changes to hand position when programming.
16 Stick Shift alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Key Mapping Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Stick Shift Features
Keyboard Shortcuts
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Stick Shift VS TouchCursor
Is Stick Shift a good alternative to TouchCursor?
- Stick Shift is the most popular Windows alternative to TouchCursor.
- Stick Shift is the most popular commercial alternative to TouchCursor.
- Stick Shift is Paid and ProprietaryTouchCursor is Free and Open Source

Physcape
Physical escape key for macbooks with the Touch Bar.
35 Physcape alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
Physcape VS TouchCursor
Is Physcape a good alternative to TouchCursor?