Xpadder AlternativesTop Key Mapping Tools and other similar apps like Xpadder

Xpadder is described as 'A utility for mapping keyboard keys and mouse button actions to your game controller buttons for PC gaming' and is a popular Key Mapping tool in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Xpadder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Xpadder alternative is AntiMicroX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xpadder are AntiMicro, JoyToKey, reWASD and X360ce.

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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.

    33 AntiMicroX alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. AntiMicro icon
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    antimicro is a graphical program used to map keyboard keys and mouse controls to a gamepad. This program is useful for playing PC games using a gamepad that do not have any form of built-in gamepad support.

    24 AntiMicro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  3. JoyToKey icon
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    JoyToKey enables you to control any softwares (e.g. browsers, games on the web, Microsoft office applications or even Windows itself) by using your favorite windows joystick! Whenever you press joystick buttons and sticks, JoyToKey will convert the input into keyboard strokes...

    25 JoyToKey alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. reWASD icon
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    Customize Xbox controllers by mapping gamepad inputs to keyboard, mouse, or other controls. Uniquely map Xbox Elite paddles as separate buttons, and refine stick and trigger settings. Share and download configurations for personalized gameplay, enhancing control precision.

    26 reWASD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  5. X360ce icon
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    XBOX 360 Controller emulator is a wrapper library that translates the XInput calls to DirectInput calls, to support non-XInput game pads in applications (mostly games). In other words: It let's you use game pads other than just the XBOX 360 controller with games that...

    30 X360ce alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Input Remapper icon
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    A tool to change and program the mapping of your input device buttons.

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    • Linux
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  7. BetterJoy icon
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    Allows the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Joycons and SNES controller to be used with CEMU, Citra, Dolphin, Yuzu and as generic XInput.

    11 BetterJoy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Put mouse, media and keyboard control in the palms of your hands so you'll never have to leave the couch again!

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  9. Joystick Mapper is an application that allows you to configure your joysticks or gamepads to simulate keyboard keys/mouse movement/mouse click/mouse scroll, so you can control any app or game using them, even the ones without built-in support.

    24 Joystick Mapper alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  11. Universal Control Remapper is a Windows application which allows the end-user to remap any inputs from devices, such as keyboards, mice, joysticks, racing wheels, eye trackers, etc. to virtual output devices.

    27 UCR: Universal Control Remapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  12. DualSenseY icon
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    Use DualSense's features and emulate Xbox 360 controller and DualShock 4.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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