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SharpKeys vs kanata: catalog facts
SharpKeys	kanata
Free Free and open source under the Microsoft Public Licence.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
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	Layers and advanced key behaviors
Requires a reboot or sign-out before a change takes effect Mappings are global, with no per-application or conditional rules	Setup requires learning its configuration format.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MS-PL	License: LGPL-3.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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