ControllerMate vs JoyXoff
ControllerMate
orderedbytes.com
JoyXoff
joyxoff.comSide by side
| Figure | ControllerMate | JoyXoff |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Controller Mapping Software | 8.2 (#8) | 8.2 (#9) |
| Compatibility | The page lists ControllerMate for X-keys v4.11.1 as compatible with macOS 10.13 High Sierra and macOS 10.14 Mojave. | JoyXoff works with XInput-compatible controllers; the page lists Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers as peripherals. |
| Maker | OrderedBytes says it was founded in 2005 and introduced ControllerMate as its first product that year. | The software is developed by Diego Ferracini. |
| Purpose | ControllerMate triggers custom keyboard, mouse, and MIDI actions from input devices. | JoyXoff is a free Xbox controller mapper that simulates mouse and keyboard events, media functions, and process-specific profiles. |
| Support | Support is offered through documentation, the OrderedBytes forum, and email. | The maker invites users to send questions or suggestions by email and links to the JoyXoff Wiki for more information. |
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In their own words
ControllerMate
ControllerMate is a macOS utility that maps input-device controls and MIDI messages to custom keyboard, mouse, and MIDI actions. Its programming combines more than 70 kinds of building blocks into functions. Blocks can handle logic, math, and timing; generate keyboard or mouse activity; run AppleScripts; open files; or launch applications. Users can remap or disable keyboard buttons and configure standard or custom mouse acceleration curves for devices using ControllerMate's driver. MIDI notes, controller values, and patch changes can trigger blocks, and the software can send MIDI messages through a virtual MIDI source. It can also create virtual mouse, tablet, and joystick devices. A helper application can monitor connected controllers and keep current programming running after the main application closes. Unregistered use has no time limit, but only 10 blocks may generate output; input, logic, math, and timing blocks have no stated limit. OrderedBytes introduced ControllerMate as its first product in 2005. The maker lists uses including audio and video editing, music production, gaming, and flight simulation.
JoyXoff
JoyXoff is free Windows software that maps Xbox controller inputs to mouse and keyboard events, media functions and other bindings. Users can configure desktop bindings separately from profiles for individual processes, while profile bindings are disabled automatically when a program runs fullscreen. The utility works with XInput-compatible controllers, including Xbox 360 and Xbox One models listed by the maker. It includes an arcade-style virtual keyboard and a plain Xbox One-themed keyboard, and can turn off Xbox 360 wireless controllers. Steam users can create bindings intended to avoid Guide-button conflicts in Big Picture. PlayStation controllers may be used through an Xbox 360 controller emulator such as x360ce, with additional setup. JoyXoff requires Windows 8.1; Windows 10 or later is recommended. It starts with Windows after installation and stores files in %ProgramData%\Joyxoff. An option addresses UAC prompts and the sign-in screen. Version 3.65.10.1 for Windows x86 is listed with a June 24, 2026 date and SHA256 checksum.