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AntiMicroX vs FlexInput

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.

AntiMicroX

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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FlexInput

Free plan Windows

FlexInput offers detailed input mapping and several output types in a free, MIT-licensed Windows application. Users considering network routing should note that LAN UDP is plaintext, while PSK UDP and P2P use encryption or cryptographic keys.

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The facts

	AntiMicroX	FlexInput
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	github.com
On game controller mapper software	#4 of 27	#8 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.

FlexInput: what it does well

Supports a broad range of controller inputs.
Routes input to virtual controllers, keyboard, and mouse.
Includes MIDI CC Learn mapping.
No installer is required.

What to know first

Requires Windows 10/11 (x64).
HidHide integration needs a separate driver.
LAN UDP routing has no encryption.

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