Best Controller Mapping Software in 2026
Updated
In short: PadLink is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of AntiMicroX and ControllerBuddy. The best-ranked option with a free plan is AntiMicroX. The lowest first paid tier on this page is OmniControl at $5/mo.
Controller mapping tools let you configure how a gamepad's inputs work with games and other software. Compare keyboard and mouse remapping, macro support, and virtual controller output, along with per-app profiles and profile switching. Simultaneous device support may matter if you use multiple controllers, and supported platforms can help narrow the fit for your setup. Steam Input, JoyShockMapper, and AntiMicroX are among the entries near the top of the ranking. Check each tool's free-plan availability and paid-from price against the controls and profile features you need, whether you're adapting one gamepad or managing different configurations.
28 controller mapping software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 PadLink Top pick · 7.3 Free plan · Free
#2 AntiMicroX Runner-up · 7.1 Free plan · Free
#3 ControllerBuddy Also great · 7.0 Free plan · Free
- Free planFree trial AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 2.99 one-time
- Supported platforms
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows, linux
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows, linux
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$5/mofirst paid tier About OmniControlVisit site - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows, macos, linux
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 7.5 one-time
- Supported platforms
- windows
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$7.50/mofirst paid tier About JoyToKeyVisit site - Free trial AndroidiOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 14.99 one-time
- Supported platforms
- Windows, iOS, Android
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$14.99/mofirst paid tier About reWASDVisit site - macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- macOS
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- macos
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- macos
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- macos
- Profile switching
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Supported platforms
- linux
- Per-app profiles
- No
- Profile switching
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- linux
- Profile switching
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- linux
- Profile switching
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Supported platforms
- windows
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
- Macro support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows
- Macro support
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOS
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 7.99 one-time
- Supported platforms
- macos
- Per-app profiles
- Yes
- Profile switching
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- Per-app profiles
- No
- Profile switching
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which controller mapping software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
PadLink is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.3. AntiMicroX is second and ControllerBuddy third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, OmniControl has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.