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Karabiner-ElementsBetterTouchTool
Free

Free and open source, released into the public domain under the Unlicense. Donations are…

 Paid

Paid license, sold by folivora.ai.

macOS macOS
  • Per-device rules, so a laptop keyboard and an external one can be mapped differently
  • Complex modifications handle tap-versus-hold, layers and per-application rules
  • Extremely deep customization of gestures, shortcuts, and window layouts
  • Frequently updated with support for new macOS features
  • macOS only
  • Installs a driver extension and needs input monitoring permission, which some managed Macs block
  • macOS only
  • Paid license required after the trial period
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: Unlicense License not stated
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Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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