Controller Mapping Software
Alternatives to DSTX
The tools Specifiction weighs against DSTX, from its list of controller mapping software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.
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ControllerBuddy ControllerBuddy suits flight-simulator players who want to map gamepad controls to keyboard, mouse or virtual joystick inputs.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux8.8 Visit Specs - 02 AntiMicroX
It suits Linux or Windows users who want to control desktop applications or unsupported games with a gamepad.
Free plan Windows · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 03 JoyShockMapper
JoyShockMapper suits PC players who want to map supported controllers to keyboard, mouse, or virtual-controller inputs.
Free plan Open source Windows · Linux · Self-hosted8.5 Visit Specs - 04 JoyToKey
JoyToKey suits Windows users who want to map controller input to keyboard and mouse actions in applications or web games.
From $7.50/mo Free trial Windows8.5 Visit Specs - 05
OmniControl OmniControl suits Windows users who want to remap supported controllers, create per-game profiles, or use macros and virtual-controller output.
From $5/mo Free plan Windows8.5 Visit Specs - 06 Controller Companion Windows8.4 Visit Specs
- 07 Avidemux Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.3 Visit Specs
- 08 ControllerMate
ControllerMate suits Mac users who want to map device controls or MIDI messages to custom actions.
Free plan macOS8.2 Visit Specs - 09
JoyXoff JoyXoff suits Windows users who want per-app controller mappings for mouse, keyboard or media controls.
Free plan Windows8.2 Visit Specs - 10
Keysticks Keysticks suits Windows users who want to operate a PC with a gamepad or joystick, including for games, browsing, music or more comfortable computing.
Free plan Open source Windows8.1 Visit Specs - 11
PadLink PadLink suits players using controllers that macOS does not recognize, including those who want to map controls to keyboard and mouse.
Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android8.1 Visit Specs - 12 Gamepad Mapper
Gamepad Mapper suits Mac users who want to operate applications or system controls with a gamepad or joystick.
From ₹299/mo Free plan macOS8.0 Visit Specs - 13 PowerAim
It suits Windows users seeking screen-based aiming, controller mapping, OCR-triggered actions, or customizable automation tools.
Free plan Windows8.0 Visit Specs - 14 reWASD
It suits PC users who want to remap controller, keyboard, or mouse inputs, including users who want per-app profiles and macros.
From $14.99/mo Free trial Windows · iOS · Android8.0 Visit Specs - 15 Controller Manager
It suits Linux desktop users who need controller protocol remapping across games and launchers.
Free plan Linux7.8 Visit Specs - 16
DS4Windows DS4Windows suits Windows PC users who want to map supported gamepads or make compatible games recognize them as Xbox 360 or DualShock 4 controllers.
Free plan Windows7.8 Visit Specs - 17 Universal Control Remapper
UCR may suit Windows users who want to remap varied input devices to virtual controllers, keyboards, or mice.
Free plan Windows7.7 Visit Specs - 18
GameController Mapper macOS7.6 Visit Specs - 19
InputConfig InputConfig suits Mac users who want to remap controllers or built-in input devices across apps, including musicians using MIDI and people using adaptive controls.
Free plan macOS7.5 Visit Specs - 20 Joystick Gremlin Windows7.3 Visit Specs
- 21 Joystick Mapper macOS7.3 Visit Specs
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Steam Input Steam Input suits players configuring supported controllers and developers adding controller support to games.
Windows · macOS · Linux · API7.3 Visit Specs - 23 QJoyPad Free plan Linux7.2 Visit Specs
- 24 MoltenGamepad Linux7.0 Visit Specs
- 25 Xbox 360 Controller Emulator Free plan Windows7.0 Visit Specs
- 26 Recontrol macOS6.9 Visit Specs
- 27 Versus Remap From $3.25/mo Windows6.8 Visit Specs
- 28 Xpadder Windows6.8 Visit Specs