Joystick Gremlin vs OmniControl
Joystick Gremlin
whitemagic.github.io
OmniControl
omnicontrol.meSide by side
| Figure | Joystick Gremlin | OmniControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 6 |
| Spec score · Controller Mapping Software | 7.3 (#21) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Macros | Macros can play back sequences of events and repeat a fixed number of times, until the action is activated again, or while the physical input is pressed. | Pro includes Macro Studio for recording and binding sequences of controller, keyboard and mouse actions. |
| Recent release | Release 16, dated 2026-09-26, adds a redesigned UI, session log viewing, a system tray option, and XInput device detection. | Version 3.1.0, dated October 11, 2026, added local multiplayer for up to four players. |
Plans
OmniControl
- FreeFree
- Insider$9.99 a month
- Pro Monthly (Quest page)$9.99 a month
- Pro Monthly$14.99 a month
- Pro Annual (Quest page)$59.99 a year
- Pro Annual$74.99 a year
In their own words
Joystick Gremlin
Joystick Gremlin has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
OmniControl
OmniControl is a Windows desktop app for changing controller inputs and presenting them to games as a virtual controller. It can remap buttons, sticks, and triggers, read motion, and record macros. Emulation requires the separate ViGEmBus driver, which can be installed from the app. Supported devices include DualSense and DualShock controllers, Xbox models, Switch Pro, GameCube and Wii Remote through Dolphin outputs, Meta Touch Plus, Quest 3/3S over Link, and Razer Raiju V3. Its Game Packs catalog has ready-made setups for 251 games that users can browse and import for free. For PS5 Remote Play, it works with chiaki-ng using a virtual DualShock 4 and includes presets for about 60 PS5 games. Game Center scans Steam and Epic libraries, accepts manual additions, and links games to profiles for automatic switching. The free plan covers reading, mapping, and tuning. Insider costs $9.99/mo; Pro Annual costs $59.99 per year. The 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 installer is 48.1 MB and updates automatically.