The Best 11 MapKeyboard Alternatives

  • SharpKeys

    SharpKeys is a utility that manages a Registry key that allows Windows to remap one key to any other key. Included in the application is a list of common keyboard keys and a Type Key feature to automatically recognize most keyboard keys.

    Free Open Source Windows

  • Karabiner

    Karabiner, previously called KeyRemap4MacBook, is a very powerful keyboard remapper for Mac OS X. In addition to simple key remapping, it has special remapping modes like Emacs-mode, SandS-mode (Space and Shift).

    Free Open Source Mac OS X

  • KeyTweak

    KeyTweak is a free keyboard remapper for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7. It makes use of Microsoft's Scancode Map registry key to remap your keyboard.

    Free Windows

  • Key Manager

    Key Manager reveals the full potential of your keyboard and mouse and allows you to save time and efforts while working with your computer.

    Commercial Windows

  • Key Remapper

    Intended for remapping keys, mouse buttons and mouse wheel actions, Key Remapper allows you to: - Remap keys, mouse button presses and the mouse wheel rotation to different values and even to non-existing keys and mouse buttons.

    Commercial Windows

  • xmodmap

    The xmodmap program is used to edit and display the keyboard modifier map and keymap table that are used by client applications to convert event keycodes into keysyms. It is a part of the X.Org project.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Linux BSD

  • DoubleCommand

    DoubleCommand is software for Mac OS X (a kernel extension) that lets you remap keys, in other words change the way your keyboard works.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X

  • Stick Shift

    Stick Shift saves you time by removing repetitive changes to hand position when programming. With Stick Shift, hold down the CapsLock key and have the arrow keys directly under your right hand.

    Commercial Windows

  • Seil

    PCKeyboardHack can change caps lock key behavior. For example, changing caps lock key to delete Key. PCKeyboardHack can activate International Keys on Non-Apple keyboard.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X

  • KeyExtender

    KeyExtender is a keyboard remapping tool which not only allow you to customize keyboard keys, but also help to reduce duplication keyboard operation, and increase productivity on daily computing.

    Commercial Windows