Best Controller Mapping Software in 2026
Updated
In short: PadLink is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of reWASD and AntiMicroX. 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 software lets you configure gamepad inputs for games and other applications. Compared on keyboard and mouse remapping, macro support, virtual controller output, per-app profiles, profile switching, simultaneous devices, and supported platforms, the entries provide several ways to assess fit for your setup. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add another point of comparison. PadLink and Steam Input lead the ranking, followed by JoyShockMapper and DS4Windows; AntiMicroX, Joystick Gremlin, OmniControl, and ControllerBuddy also appear among the first entries. Consider which controls you want to remap, whether you need distinct profiles or multiple devices, and which platforms your setup uses.
28 controller mapping software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 PadLink iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- 2 reWASD iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$14.99/mo Supported platforms: Windows, iOS, AndroidPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 3 AntiMicroX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Supported platforms: windows, linuxPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 4 ControllerBuddy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Supported platforms: Windows, LinuxPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 5 DS4Windows No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Supported platforms: windowsPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 6 JoyShockMapper No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Supported platforms: windows, linuxPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 7 OmniControl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$5/mo Supported platforms: WindowsPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 8 Joystick Gremlin No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Supported platforms: WindowsPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 9 JoyToKey No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$7.50/mo Supported platforms: windowsPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 10 Steam Input No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Supported platforms: windows, macos, linuxPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 11 InputConfig No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Supported platforms: macOSPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 12 ControllerMate No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: macos
- 13 Gamepad Mapper No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: macos
- 14 Keysticks No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: WindowsPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 15 PowerAim No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: windowsPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 16 Recontrol No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: macosProfile switching: Yes
- 17 Controller Manager No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Supported platforms: linuxPer-app profiles: NoProfile switching: Yes
- 18 DSTX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Supported platforms: linuxProfile switching: Yes
- 19 JoyXoff No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Supported platforms: windowsPer-app profiles: Yes
- 20 MoltenGamepad No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Supported platforms: linux
- 21 QJoyPad No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Supported platforms: linuxProfile switching: Yes
- 22 Versus Remap No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Supported platforms: windowsPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 23 Xbox 360 Controller Emulator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Supported platforms: windows
- 24 GameController Mapper No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Supported platforms: macosPer-app profiles: YesProfile switching: Yes
- 25 Universal Control Remapper No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Supported platforms: WindowsPer-app profiles: NoProfile switching: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which controller mapping software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
PadLink is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.8. reWASD is second and AntiMicroX 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.