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Mos alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Mos alternative is Scroll Reverser (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Mos compared with 5 alternatives: Scroll Reverser, LinearMouse, Mac Mouse Fix, Smooze and SteerMouse.
Mos is free to use. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MosThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| Scroll Reverser | Free | Free | macOS |
| LinearMouse | Free | Free | macOS |
| Mac Mouse Fix | Free trial · from $2.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Smooze | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| SteerMouse | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
Price against what you get
Mos has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Mos
Scroll Reverser
Mac menu bar app that sets scroll direction per device
- Scroll Reverser is free.
Suits: Mac users who want natural scrolling on the trackpad and classic scrolling on a mouse
LinearMouse
Free, open-source mouse and trackpad customizer for Mac
- LinearMouse is free.
- LinearMouse does not cover menu bar app, which Mos does.
Suits: Mac users who want mouse scrolling reversed without changing the trackpad
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.
- Mac Mouse Fix has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Mos.
- Mac Mouse Fix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Mac Mouse Fix does not cover menu bar app, which Mos does.
Suits: Mac users with a five-button mouse who miss trackpad gestures
Smooze
Mac app for smooth scrolling and mouse button actions
- Smooze starts at $19.99 one-time, excluding VAT.
- Smooze has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Mos.
- Smooze can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users with a wheel mouse who want trackpad-style scrolling
SteerMouse
Mac utility for customizing mouse buttons, wheels and cursor speed
- SteerMouse starts at $19.99 one-time, lifetime license.
- SteerMouse has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Mos.
- SteerMouse can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- SteerMouse does not cover menu bar app, which Mos does.
Suits: Mac users with a multi-button or trackball mouse
Limits worth knowing in Mos
- Mac only; it needs the macOS Accessibility permission to work.
- Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0, which is a non-commercial license rather than a standard open source one.
- Its own comparison page says users who want paid support or a commercial product lifecycle may prefer commercial tools.
- Pointer acceleration and broader device settings are better handled by other tools, according to the vendor.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mos?
The alternatives to Mos in this directory are Scroll Reverser, LinearMouse, Mac Mouse Fix, Smooze and SteerMouse. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mos.
Is there a free alternative to Mos?
Yes. Scroll Reverser and LinearMouse are free to use.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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