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ZMouse

Free#82 of 105 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software

ZMouse: A focused open-source utility for remapping individual mice and filtering scroll input. Ranked #82 of 105 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Open source; best for mac users needing per-device mouse remapping.

5.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.3 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Mac users needing per-device mouse remapping
Paid from
Free
Supported operating systems
Macos
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Maps buttons by USB vendor and product ID
- Supports GUI, headless CLI, and input-device probing
- Filters scroll jitter and boosts weak scroll ticks
Where it doesn't
- macOS-only, with no Windows or Linux deployment
- Requires Accessibility and Input Monitoring permissions
- Not positioned for macros, profiles, DPI, or polling controls

Our verdict on ZMouse

ZMouse is an open-source macOS utility for remapping mouse buttons and device-generated keystrokes on a per-device basis. It is aimed at solo Mac users who need different behavior from individual mice, dongles, Bluetooth devices, or split-device identities. The native menu-bar application includes a GUI editor, while command-line modes support applying mappings, listing connected mice, and probing input events. Supported actions include sending keystrokes, assigning another mouse button, or disabling a button entirely.

Its strongest area is hardware-specific control. Mappings can be keyed by USB vendor and product ID, and multiple identities can be grouped when one physical setup appears through different connection methods. ZMouse also handles MMO-style keystroke buttons and includes scroll-wheel jitter filtering plus weak scroll-tick boosting. This makes it more targeted than a general keyboard-and-mouse suite for users whose main concern is device-level remapping or inconsistent scroll input.

ZMouse keeps its scope narrow. It runs only on macOS as a desktop utility, requires Accessibility and Input Monitoring permissions, and requires Rust for building. The project is described as a personal project that works on the author's hardware and may have rough edges, so buyers seeking a broader device-management suite should look elsewhere. It is also not positioned for macros, profiles, DPI controls, or polling controls. Choose ZMouse when open-source, per-device mouse mappings and both GUI and CLI operation matter; avoid it when cross-platform support or deeper gaming peripheral configuration is the priority.

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ZMouse pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

ZMouse fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported operating systems	Macos
Macro support	Not verified
Per-app profiles	Not verified
Onboard device memory	Not verified
Polling rate control	Not verified
Sensitivity controls	Not verified
Profile slots	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Built for	Solo (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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