NexusPad vs OmniControl
NexusPad
nexus-pad.com
OmniControl
omnicontrol.meSide by side
| Figure | NexusPad | OmniControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29.99/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Game Controller Mapper Software | 7.3 (#22) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Macros | It includes 12 Call of Duty macro presets and lets users create custom macros with precise timing. | Pro includes Macro Studio for recording and binding sequences of controller, keyboard and mouse actions. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says NexusPad does not collect gameplay data, controller input recordings, screenshots, personal files, browsing history, or app usage data. | Controller mappings, motion settings, macros, overlays and per-game profiles stay on the user's PC and are not uploaded by OmniControl. |
| Profiles | Users can save unlimited profiles, import and export configurations, and switch profiles automatically per game. | Profiles save mappings, tuning, emulation, lighting, calibration and related settings, with unlimited profile storage. |
| System requirements | The stated requirements are 64-bit Windows 10 version 2004 or newer or Windows 11, the .NET 10 Desktop Runtime, and ViGEmBus. | The download requires Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit; the installer is listed as 43.6 MB. |
| Usage limits | Each license key is bound to one hardware ID, and the terms warn that using NexusPad in online games may violate those games' rules. | A Pro licence can be active on three PCs at a time, with old devices removable from the account dashboard to free a slot immediately. |
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
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.