The Best Open Source Xpadder AlternativesTop Key Mapping Tools and other similar apps like Xpadder

The best open source alternative to Xpadder is AntiMicro. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Xpadder and 17 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Xpadder are AntiMicroX, DS4Windows by Ryochan7, X360ce and Input Remapper.

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  1. AntiMicro icon

    AntiMicro

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    antimicro is a graphical program used to map keyboard keys and mouse controls to a gamepad. This program is useful for playing PC games using a gamepad that do not have any form of built-in gamepad support.

    24 AntiMicro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    customisable and easy to assign buttons, best user interface

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    Open source, very easy to setup and use.

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    Better than Xpadder because it's open source.

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    • Most users think AntiMicro is a great Xpadder alternative.

    • AntiMicro is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Xpadder.

    • AntiMicro is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Xpadder.

    • AntiMicro is Free and Open SourceXpadder is Paid and Proprietary
    • AntiMicro is CustomizableXpadder is not according to our users
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. DS4Windows by Ryochan7 icon

    DS4Windows by Ryochan7

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    An extract anywhere program that allows you to get the best DualShock 4 experience on your PC. By emulating a Xbox 360 controller, many more games are accessible. A fork of the work of Jays2Kings.

    12 DS4Windows by Ryochan7 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about DS4Windows by Ryochan7 as an Alternative to Xpadder
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    It's Open Source and and way more modern.

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    • DS4Windows by Ryochan7 is Free and Open SourceXpadder is Paid and Proprietary
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    X360ce

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about X360ce as an Alternative to Xpadder
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    Xpadder turns joypad (and joystick, steering wheel, etc) input into keyboard or mouse output. X360ce turns similar input into XInput output, enabling recent games (which nearsightedly assume Xbox controllers are the only thing that exist) to work with the other hardware. But it won't help for games that have no joypad input to begin with, and doesn't have as advanced a remapping system.

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    • Most users think X360ce is a great Xpadder alternative.

    • X360ce is Free and Open SourceXpadder is Paid and Proprietary
  7. DualSenseY icon

    DualSenseY

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    Use DualSense's features and emulate Xbox 360 controller and DualShock 4.

    12 DualSenseY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    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.

    6 BetterJoy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Start screen with custom mapping loaded.
     
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    Keysticks

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    Empowers PC users with game controller integration for various tasks like web surfing, gaming, and remote entertainment control. Supports wireless gamepads, offering comfort and flexibility in environments like home theaters or presentations, and includes an on-screen keyboard and pre-built control profiles.

    17 Keysticks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    FreePIE

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    FreePIE (Programmable Input Emulator) is a C# utility for bridging and emulating input devices. It has applications primarily in video gaming but can also be used for VR interaction, remote control, and other applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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