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AntiMicroX vs ControllerBuddy
Both stand on game controller mapper software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
AntiMicroX offers configurable gamepad-to-desktop mappings across Linux and Windows, with profiles, macros, and SDL2 configuration. Wayland users should note the auto-profile limitation and the Flatpak warning; ongoing project support is limited.
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Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows
ControllerBuddy offers gamepad remapping and simulator profiles for Windows and Linux at no cost. Its mode-action and trigger limits, along with best-effort backward compatibility, are worth considering.
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| AntiMicroX | ControllerBuddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | controllerbuddy.org |
| On game controller mapper software | #4 of 27 | #1 of 27 |
AntiMicroX: what it does well
- Maps gamepad controls to keys, mouse actions, scripts, and macros.
- Supports multiple switchable mapping sets.
- Can generate SDL2 configuration for atypical gamepads.
- Available for Linux and Windows.
- Licensed under GPL version 3.
What to know first
- Auto profiles are unavailable in Wayland.
- The project warns Flatpak may not work correctly with Wayland.
- The project expects limited support and no planned new features.
- The project is seeking a new maintainer.
ControllerBuddy: what it does well
- Maps controls to keyboard, mouse or virtual joystick
- Includes modes and an active-mode overlay
- Supports Xbox, DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers
- Free and open-source under GNU GPL v3.0
What to know first
- Mode actions cannot combine multiple buttons
- Triggers cannot be merged into one rudder axis
- Backward compatibility is not guaranteed
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