NexusPad
5.8#23 in game controller mapper softwareFrom $29.99 a monthWindows
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OmniControl
7.3#2 in controller mapping softwareFrom $59.99 a yearFree planWindows
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| Fact | NexusPad | OmniControl |
|---|---|---|
| Macros | It includes 12 Call of Duty macro presets and lets users create custom macros with precise timing. | Pro includes Macro Studio for recording and binding sequences of controller, keyboard and mouse actions. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says NexusPad does not collect gameplay data, controller input recordings, screenshots, personal files, browsing history, or app usage data. | Controller mappings, motion settings, macros, overlays and per-game profiles stay on the user's PC and are not uploaded by OmniControl. |
| Profiles | Users can save unlimited profiles, import and export configurations, and switch profiles automatically per game. | Profiles save mappings, tuning, emulation, lighting, calibration and related settings, with unlimited profile storage. |
| System requirements | The stated requirements are 64-bit Windows 10 version 2004 or newer or Windows 11, the .NET 10 Desktop Runtime, and ViGEmBus. | The download requires Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit; the installer is listed as 43.6 MB. |
| Usage limits | Each license key is bound to one hardware ID, and the terms warn that using NexusPad in online games may violate those games' rules. | A Pro licence can be active on three PCs at a time, with old devices removable from the account dashboard to free a slot immediately. |
NexusPad plans
- Monthly$29.99 a month
- Lifetime$199.99, paid once
OmniControl plans
- FreeFree
- Insider$9.99 a month
- Pro Monthly (Quest page)$9.99 a month
- Pro Monthly$14.99 a month
- Pro Annual (Quest page)$59.99 a year
- Pro Annual$74.99 a year
Pick NexusPad if…
NexusPad suits Windows PC gamers who use supported controllers and want remapping, aim-assist, recoil, macro, and profile tools. It is also for users needing keyboard-and-mouse or virtual-controller output.
Pick OmniControl if…
OmniControl suits Windows users who want to remap supported controllers, configure per-game profiles, or use macros and virtual-controller output. Quest controller support is for people using Meta Horizon Link over a Link cable or Air Link.