ControllerBuddy
7.2#3 in controller mapping softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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ControllerMate
6.4#14 in controller mapping softwareFree planFree planmacOS
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| Fact | ControllerBuddy | ControllerMate |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The website identifies Matteo Hausner as the creator and copyright holder of ControllerBuddy. | OrderedBytes says it was founded in 2005 and introduced ControllerMate as its first product that year. |
| Purpose | ControllerBuddy maps gamepad inputs for flight simulators, aiming to let users fly without a joystick, keyboard, or mouse. | ControllerMate triggers custom keyboard, mouse, and MIDI actions from input devices. |
| Support | The project directs bug reports to GitHub Issues and questions to its Discord community. | Support is offered through documentation, the OrderedBytes forum, and email. |
ControllerBuddy plans
- ControllerBuddyFree
ControllerMate plans
- ControllerMate (unregistered)Free
Pick ControllerBuddy if…
ControllerBuddy suits flight-simulator players who want to map gamepad inputs to simulator controls on Windows or Linux. It may also suit users who want community profiles or virtual joystick output.
Pick ControllerMate if…
ControllerMate may suit macOS users who want custom input mappings for audio or video editing, music production, gaming, or flight simulation. X-keys owners can use a separate free edition with some MIDI blocks omitted.