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DS4Windows vs Input Remapper

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.

DS4Windows

Free plan Windows

DS4Windows offers broad controller remapping and virtual-controller output for Windows. Check the driver requirements and controller limitations before setup.

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Input Remapper offers device mappings, analog controls, and optional macros in a graphical Linux interface. Check its Ubuntu version requirement and keyboard-layout limits before relying on a particular output.

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The facts

	DS4Windows	Input Remapper
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Linux
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	ds4-windows.com	github.com
On game controller mapper software	#7 of 27	#11 of 27

DS4Windows: what it does well

Supports DualSense, DualSense Edge and Switch controllers.
Profiles can switch automatically by focused program.
Maps inputs to keyboard, mouse and motion controls.
Includes experimental Moonlight/Sunshine support.

What to know first

Windows only; requires Windows 10 or newer.
ViGEmBus is required for virtual controllers.
Steam PlayStation and Xbox Configuration Support must be disabled.
Virtual DS4 controllers have rumble disabled.

Input Remapper: what it does well

Free, with a free plan.
Supports both X11 and Wayland.
Maps analog inputs to analog outputs.
Optional macros include conditions and named parameters.
Installation guidance covers four Linux distribution families.

What to know first

Version 2.0 and later requires Ubuntu 22.04 or newer.
Unavailable layout characters cannot be injected directly.
Game anti-cheat software might detect macros.
Reading input events requires a sudo password.

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