Free DS4Windows AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like DS4Windows

The best free alternative to DS4Windows is AntiMicroX, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to DS4Windows and 18 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to DS4Windows are DS4Windows by Ryochan7, InputMapper, DualSenseX and JoyShockMapper.

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  1. AntiMicroX icon
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    Control desktop apps with gamepads on Linux and Windows using AntiMicroX. Map gamepad keys to keyboard, mouse, scripts, and executables with support for SDL2 configuration. Features include multiple mapping sets, auto profiles, macros, and compatibility with X.org and Wayland.

    31 AntiMicroX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. InputMapper icon
     11 likes

    InputMapper is a DS4 (DualShock 4) input mapper that allows you to connect your PS4 gamepad to windows, wired (USB) or wirelessly (Bluetooth).

    26 InputMapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about InputMapper as an Alternative to DS4Windows
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    works greater in most games than DS4Windows !

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    • InputMapper is Free and ProprietaryDS4Windows is Free and Open Source
  3. DualSenseX icon
     6 likes

    Take your PS5 gaming experience to the next level with DSX, a groundbreaking software that lets you fully harness the potential of your DualSense controller on PC. Equipped with advanced features such as custom button profiles, custom lighting scenes, and input testing, DSX is...

    6 DualSenseX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  4. A tool for PC gamers to play games with DualShock 4, DualSense, JoyCon, and Switch Pro Controllers. Gyro aiming, flick stick.

    15 JoyShockMapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. JoyXoff icon
     13 likes

    An Xbox Controller Mapper which allows you to simulate mouse and keyboard events, media functions and create process profiles individually, as well as offer the ability to turn off Xbox 360 wireless controller with very low CPU and memory usage.

    14 JoyXoff alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. J2K icon
     6 likes

    There are already very feature-rich joystick to keyboard mappers out there, be it JoyToKey or XPadder. However, both are not Freeware and both lack the possibility to easily switch configurations from outside the applications, which would be necessary if you use game front-ends...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. QJoyPad icon
     3 likes

    QJoyPad is a free Linux/QT program that lets you control any keyboard XWindows program with a gaming device

    13 QJoyPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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