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SteerMouse alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SteerMouse alternative is Mos (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

SteerMouse compared with 8 alternatives: USB Overdrive, Mac Mouse Fix, LinearMouse, BetterTouchTool, Scroll Reverser and 3 more.

SteerMouse is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 one-time, lifetime license. 5 of the 8 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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SteerMouseThis toolFree trial · from $19.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
USB OverdriveFree plan · from $20 one-timeYesmacOS
Mac Mouse FixFree trial · from $2.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
LinearMouseFreeFreemacOS
BetterTouchToolFree trial · from $15 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
Scroll ReverserFreeFreemacOS
MosFreeFreemacOS
SmoozeFree trial · from $19.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
X-Mouse Button ControlFreeFreeWindows

How each one differs from SteerMouse

  1. USB Overdrive

    Mac driver utility for mice, keyboards, trackballs and gamepads

    • USB Overdrive starts at $20 one-time license.
    • USB Overdrive has a free plan, which SteerMouse lacks.

    Suits: Mac users with third-party mice, trackballs or gamepads that need remapping

    USB Overdrive vs SteerMouseUSB Overdrive pricing and details

  2. 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 is open source, according to its own site.

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

    Mac Mouse Fix vs SteerMouseMac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  3. LinearMouse

    Free, open-source mouse and trackpad customizer for Mac

    • LinearMouse is free.
    • LinearMouse has a free plan, which SteerMouse lacks.
    • LinearMouse is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Mac users who want mouse scrolling reversed without changing the trackpad

    LinearMouse vs SteerMouseLinearMouse pricing and details

  4. BetterTouchTool

    Mac input customization: gestures, shortcuts and automation

    • BetterTouchTool starts at $15 one-time purchase (Standard License, 2 years of updates).
    • 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 SteerMouseBetterTouchTool pricing and details

  5. Scroll Reverser

    Mac menu bar app that sets scroll direction per device

    • Scroll Reverser is free.
    • Scroll Reverser has a free plan, which SteerMouse lacks.
    • Scroll Reverser is open source, according to its own site.
    • Scroll Reverser also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users who want natural scrolling on the trackpad and classic scrolling on a mouse

    Scroll Reverser vs SteerMouseScroll Reverser pricing and details

  6. Mos

    Free Mac menu bar utility for smooth mouse wheel scrolling

    • Mos is free.
    • Mos has a free plan, which SteerMouse lacks.
    • Mos is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mos also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users who prefer a mouse but want trackpad-like scrolling

    Mos vs SteerMouseMos pricing and details

  7. Smooze

    Mac app for smooth scrolling and mouse button actions

    • Smooze starts at $19.99 one-time, excluding VAT.
    • Smooze also covers menu bar app.

    Suits: Mac users with a wheel mouse who want trackpad-style scrolling

    Smooze vs SteerMouseSmooze pricing and details

  8. X-Mouse Button Control

    Free Windows tool that remaps mouse buttons per application

    • X-Mouse Button Control is free.
    • X-Mouse Button Control has a free plan, which SteerMouse lacks.
    • X-Mouse Button Control also lists a Windows app.
    • X-Mouse Button Control lists no macOS app, which SteerMouse has.
    • X-Mouse Button Control also covers screenshots.

    Suits: Windows users who want extra mouse buttons to do different things in different apps

    X-Mouse Button Control vs SteerMouseX-Mouse Button Control pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in SteerMouse

  • Does not support the Apple Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad, and some special buttons may not work.
  • Version 5.8.2 needs macOS 12 Monterey or later; older macOS versions use older builds.
  • Major upgrades, such as 5.x to 6.0, are charged for.
  • Settings from version 4 are not carried over when moving to version 5.
SteerMouse pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to SteerMouse?

The alternatives to SteerMouse in this directory are USB Overdrive, Mac Mouse Fix, LinearMouse, BetterTouchTool, Scroll Reverser, Mos, Smooze and X-Mouse Button Control. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SteerMouse.

Is there a free alternative to SteerMouse?

Yes. LinearMouse, Scroll Reverser, Mos and X-Mouse Button Control are free to use. USB Overdrive has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which SteerMouse alternatives work on Windows?

The SteerMouse listing does not include a Windows app. X-Mouse Button Control lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to SteerMouse?

Mac Mouse Fix, LinearMouse, Scroll Reverser and Mos are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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