ControllerBuddy
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VisitControllerBuddy vs PadForge
What both publish
| Fact | ControllerBuddy | PadForge |
|---|---|---|
| License | ControllerBuddy is released under the GNU General Public License version 3.0. | The source code is available under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. |
| Profiles | Profiles are JSON configuration files that can be edited and saved inside the application. | Profiles can switch automatically when a game takes focus, and the app includes 13 starter profiles for different kinds of games. |
| Purpose | ControllerBuddy maps gamepad inputs for flight simulators, aiming to let users fly without a joystick, keyboard, or mouse. | PadForge maps supported input devices to the virtual controller input a game expects. |
ControllerBuddy plans
- ControllerBuddyFree
PadForge plans
- FreeFree
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 PadForge if…
PadForge may suit players whose controller does not match a game's expected input, as well as sim racers, DualSense owners seeking trigger and lightbar effects, and accessibility users. It is for Windows 10 or 11 on x64, or Windows 11 on ARM64, which is listed as preview.