Hyperkey vs Mouseless (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Hyperkey grades higher than Mouseless: 2.6 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Hyperkey grades higher on value for money, the free plan and ease of use. Mouseless grades higher on features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Mouseless
Control the mouse from the keyboard on Mac, Windows and Linux
Which one is for you
Pick Hyperkey if
- Fits if you want Caps Lock to be a spare modifier key on a Mac
- Works for people who already run Rectangle or Keyboard Maestro
Look elsewhere if
- Too light for window management, as it doesn't resize or move windows
- Not for you if you're not on a Mac, as it's Mac only
- Watch out: remappings do not work in password fields
- Watch out: Keyboard Maestro's recorder needs you to press all modifiers physically
Pick Mouseless if
- Fits if mouse strain or accessibility needs push you to the keyboard
- Works for people who switch between Mac, Windows and Linux
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free, because the trial ends after 14 days
- Not for you if you need a price first, as the paid amounts are not published
- Watch out: each license activates on 5 machines and must be validated at least every 30 days
- Skip it if you want phones or tablets covered, since it is desktop only
How we grade them
| 2.6GPAHyperkeyGood | 2.0GPAMouselessFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AFree, with an optional paid upgrade app, Superkey, promoted on the same site. | CThe lifetime and subscription prices sit behind a purchase dialog and are not on record, so there is no figure to compare. |
| Free plan and trial | AThe app itself is free and has no plans or trial. | CA 14-day trial with no card or email, but no free plan after it. |
| Features | DOne narrow job, remapping modifier keys, and it only does something when paired with a shortcut app. It does not manage windows. | CEvery button and action, plus a free-movement mode. It does that job fully, and it is a smaller job. |
| Ease of use | BA Mac app you install and switch on. Remappings do not work in password fields, and Keyboard Maestro needs the shortcut pressed physically. | CNo rating on record, and typing coordinates on an overlay is a habit to learn. |
| Platforms and integrations | DMac only, on macOS 10.15 or later, for Intel and Apple Silicon. | CMac, Windows and Linux, but computers only, with no integrations listed. |
| Best for | turning Caps Lock into a Hyper key | controlling the mouse from the keyboard on any desktop |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Hyperkey and Mouseless. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| Hyperkey | Mouseless | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free trial |
| Starts at | Free | Not published |
| Free plan | Hyperkey is free; the same site promotes the separate Superkey app as an upgrade. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 14-day trial, no card or email required |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Made by | Ryan Hanson | Sonuscape LLC |
| Price read from | hyperkey.app | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Hyperkey
- Remappings do not work in password fields, because macOS hides keystrokes there.
- Keyboard Maestro's shortcut recorder needs the shortcut recorded by physically pressing all modifiers.
- Mac only, on macOS 10.15 or later.
Mouseless
- The price of the lifetime and subscription licenses sits behind a purchase dialog that could not be read, so no amount is listed.
- Each license activates on 5 machines and must be validated at least every 30 days.
- The site states 25% off for academic emails.
Key features
Hyperkey
- Hyper key
- Maps caps lock or any modifier key to Control, Option, Command and Shift together.
- Caps lock remap
- Caps lock can be remapped to a different key instead.
- Works with shortcut apps
- The site calls it a companion for Rectangle and other apps that use keyboard shortcuts.
- Intel and Apple Silicon
- Supports macOS 10.15 and later on both chip families.
Mouseless
- Coordinate clicking
- Click by typing a few coordinates on an on-screen overlay.
- All mouse actions
- Left, right, middle, back and forward buttons, plus drag, drop, scroll, and double and triple clicks.
- Free mode
- Smooth, configurable cursor movement without the overlay, as an upgrade on built-in mouse keys.
- Offline licensing
- Lifetime license holders can activate and refresh without a network.
Plans
Hyperkey
Hyperkey$0
Free download for macOS 10.15 and later.
Mouseless
Pricing could not be confirmed. See mouseless.click.
Ways to pay less
Hyperkey
No public discounts listed.
Mouseless
- Education
25% off for academic email addresses
Request a code with an academic institution email for 25% off the lifetime license or first subscription payment.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Hyperkey or Mouseless?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Hyperkey is free, and Mouseless has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Hyperkey or Mouseless?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Hyperkey has a free plan. Mouseless does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Hyperkey and Mouseless run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Mouseless lists Windows and Linux apps. Both list a macOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.