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Mac Mouse Fix alternatives
Mac Mouse Fix compared with 3 alternatives: LinearMouse, BetterTouchTool and Karabiner-Elements.
Mac Mouse Fix is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. 2 of the 3 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
3 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Mouse FixThis tool | Free trial · from $2.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| LinearMouse | Free | Free | macOS |
| BetterTouchTool | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Karabiner-Elements | Free | Free | macOS |
How each one differs from Mac Mouse Fix
- Free
LinearMouse
Free, open-source mouse and trackpad customizer for Mac
- LinearMouse is free. Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes.
- 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 who want mouse scrolling reversed without changing the trackpad
- Free trial · from $15 one-time
BetterTouchTool
Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation
- BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates). Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes.
- Mac Mouse Fix 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
- Free
Karabiner-Elements
Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS
- Karabiner-Elements is free. Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes.
- Karabiner-Elements 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.
- Karabiner-Elements also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want to remap keys or modifiers at no cost
Limits worth knowing in Mac Mouse Fix
- macOS only. The latest version is made for macOS 11 Big Sur or later; macOS 10.13 to 10.15 need Mac Mouse Fix 2, which the developer says stays free.
- The trackpad gestures as described need a mouse with at least 5 buttons, and the Apple Magic Mouse is not supported.
- On some mice built for proprietary drivers such as Logitech Options, the app cannot recognize every button.
- The source is under the developer's own MMF License, which restricts publishing compiled copies; it is not a standard open-source license.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mac Mouse Fix?
The alternatives to Mac Mouse Fix in this directory are LinearMouse, BetterTouchTool and Karabiner-Elements. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mac Mouse Fix.
Is there a free alternative to Mac Mouse Fix?
Yes. LinearMouse and Karabiner-Elements are 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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