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InputConfig vs QJoyPad
Both stand on controller mapping software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
InputConfig offers broad input remapping, MIDI output, and accessibility-oriented options for macOS users. Check the macOS 14 requirement and note that it does not provide virtual-controller output.
Visit InputConfig Free plan Linux
Choose QJoyPad for free controller remapping on Linux XWindows systems, especially when you need profiles, mouse control, or scripted switching. Its main reason to look elsewhere is platform scope: it does not support Microsoft Windows, consoles, or environments outside XWindows.
Visit QJoyPadThe facts
| InputConfig | QJoyPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | inputconfig.com | github.com |
| On controller mapping software | #12 of 29 | #16 of 29 |
InputConfig: what it does well
- Free and open source under MIT license.
- Supports many listed controller types.
- Includes more than 450 ready-made presets.
- Supports MIDI output through a virtual MIDI port.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14 or later.
- Virtual-controller output is unavailable.
- Tap the Mac did not work on an M1 Pro in maker testing.
QJoyPad: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL-2.0
- Maps controller input to keyboard and mouse actions
- Saves and switches multiple layouts
- Supports sticky buttons, rapid fire, gradients, and throttles
- Works with Linux-supported multi-axis controllers
What to know first
- Works only on Linux and XWindows
- Does not work at the console or on Microsoft Windows
- Requires kernel joystick support, XWindows, and Qt 5
- Documented installation requires building from source
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