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Game Controller Mapper Software

Alternatives to Xpadder

The tools Specifiction weighs against Xpadder, from its list of game controller mapper software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 GameFlow

    GameFlow may suit people who want configurable gamepad or keyboard-and-mouse mappings, including phone-based controller input.

    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.9 Visit Specs
  2. 02 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 · Linux
    8.8 Visit Specs
  3. 03 AntiMicroX

    It suits Linux or Windows users who want to control desktop applications or unsupported games with a gamepad.

    Free plan Windows · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Controller Companion
    Windows
    8.5 Visit Specs
  5. 05 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-hosted
    8.5 Visit Specs
  6. 06 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 Windows
    8.5 Visit Specs
  7. 07 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 Windows
    8.4 Visit Specs
  8. 08 DS5 Mapper

    DS5 Mapper suits DualSense users who want gyro and button mappings to keyboard and mouse input on macOS or Windows.

    Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Monect PC Remote Play
    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  10. 10 JoyXoff

    JoyXoff suits Windows users who want per-app controller mappings for mouse, keyboard or media controls.

    Free plan Windows
    8.2 Visit Specs
  11. 11 ControllerKeys
    Free trial macOS
    7.9 Visit Specs
  12. 12 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 · Android
    7.9 Visit Specs
  13. 13 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 Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  14. 14 FlexInput

    FlexInput suits Windows users who need to map supported controllers or MIDI to virtual controllers, keyboard, or mouse.

    Free plan Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Input Remapper

    It suits Linux users who need configurable mappings for keyboards, mice, controllers or other input devices.

    Free plan Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Universal Control Remapper

    UCR may suit Windows users who want to remap varied input devices to virtual controllers, keyboards, or mice.

    Free plan Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  17. 17 PlayAbility Adaptive Software

    It is primarily intended for people with disabilities who want to replace traditional game controllers.

    From €799/mo Free plan Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  18. 18 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 macOS
    7.5 Visit Specs
  19. 19 LEA Extended Input

    It suits users who want to use Android or iOS devices to send keyboard and joystick inputs to a Windows PC.

    Free plan Windows · iOS · Android
    7.5 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Joystick Mapper
    macOS
    7.3 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Keypable
    Windows
    7.3 Visit Specs
  22. 22 NexusPad
    From $29.99/mo Windows
    7.3 Visit Specs
  23. 23 PadForge

    It is aimed at sim racers, DualSense owners wanting trigger or lightbar effects, accessibility users, and players whose controller does not match a game’s expected input.

    Free plan Windows
    7.3 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Steam Input

    Steam Input suits players configuring supported controllers and developers adding controller support to games.

    Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    7.2 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Xbox 360 Controller Emulator
    Free plan Windows
    7.0 Visit Specs
  26. 26 InputPlumber
    Linux
    5.7 Visit Specs

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