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LinearMouse alternatives

LinearMouse compared with 3 alternatives: Mac Mouse Fix, BetterTouchTool and Karabiner-Elements.

LinearMouse is free to use. 1 of the 3 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

3 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LinearMouseThis toolFreeFreemacOS
Mac Mouse FixFree trial · from $2.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
BetterTouchToolFree trial · from $15 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
Karabiner-ElementsFreeFreemacOS

How each one differs from LinearMouse

  1. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. LinearMouse is free.
    • LinearMouse has a free plan. Mac Mouse Fix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Mac Mouse Fix can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac users with a five-button mouse who miss trackpad gestures

    Mac Mouse Fix vs LinearMouseMac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  2. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). LinearMouse is free.
    • LinearMouse has a free plan. BetterTouchTool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • BetterTouchTool can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.
    • BetterTouchTool also covers workflow automation, launcher, clipboard manager and window management.

    Suits: Mac users who want custom trackpad, mouse and keyboard gestures in one app

    BetterTouchTool vs LinearMouseBetterTouchTool pricing and details

  3. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. LinearMouse is free.
    • Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users who want to remap keys or modifiers at no cost

    Karabiner-Elements vs LinearMouseKarabiner-Elements pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in LinearMouse

  • macOS only. It needs Accessibility permission at first launch, and a further permission before it can simulate key presses.
  • The documentation says some advanced features are reached by editing the JSON configuration file, which does not accept comments.
  • Gesture timings are fixed for the whole app, at 500 ms for a long press and 50 points for a swipe, and cannot be set per mapping.
  • The current release is numbered 0.12.0, and the sponsors page lists one main developer.
LinearMouse pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to LinearMouse?

The alternatives to LinearMouse in this directory are Mac Mouse Fix, BetterTouchTool and Karabiner-Elements. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LinearMouse.

Is there a free alternative to LinearMouse?

Yes. Karabiner-Elements is free to use.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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