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KMonad vs SharpKeys: catalog facts
KMonad	SharpKeys
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the Microsoft Public Licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows
Firmware-style layers on any keyboard Works on Linux, Windows and macOS	Nothing runs in the background; the mapping lives in the registry and costs no resources The Type Key button recognises most keys so you never look up a scancode
Configured by editing text files, no GUI Setup takes some effort, particularly on macOS	Requires a reboot or sign-out before a change takes effect Mappings are global, with no per-application or conditional rules
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MS-PL
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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