Alternatives to JoyToKey

Maps gamepad buttons and sticks to keyboard and mouse input for unsupported apps. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • JoyToKey

    Maps gamepad buttons and sticks to keyboard and mouse input for unsupported apps.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindows

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as JoyToKey.

  • reWASD

    Remaps controllers to keyboard input and builds macros mixing gamepad and mouse.

    PaidProprietaryWindows

    reWASD adds a community config library and macros mixing gamepad and mouse input, but it is fully paid software rather than shareware, and still Windows only.

Also worth comparing

These listings name JoyToKey as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • SC Controller

    A Linux user-mode driver, mapper and GTK 4 interface for the Steam Controller and other gamepads.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    JoyToKey is Windows shareware that maps gamepad buttons and sticks to keyboard and mouse input, with limits until purchased and no Steam Controller driver.

  • x360ce

    Makes any controller emulate an Xbox 360 gamepad for legacy game support.

    FreeOpen sourceWindows

    JoyToKey adds controller support by mapping gamepad input to keyboard and mouse instead of emulating an Xbox 360 pad, and it is closed-source shareware with limits until purchased.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.

  • DualSenseX

    Windows utility that customizes PlayStation controller triggers, lighting, and haptics.

    PaidProprietaryWindows

  • YoloMouse

    Replaces, resizes and recolours the mouse cursor inside games and applications.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindows