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24 alternatives to ControlPad

24 keys with analog control technology

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. ControlPad launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Dune Keypad▲372

   Context-aware Mac keypad, w/ Claude + community extensions

   Jun 2026 · projectmirage.ai · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Dune▲633

   Context-aware Mac keypad to automate workflows + meetings

   Apr 2026 · projectmirage.ai · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Makerpad▲662

   Develop skills, build things and get hired - without code

   2019 · makerpad.co · its alternatives →

4. 4AE
   An experimental, keyboard-first user interface▲263

   2020 · emvi.com · its alternatives →

5. 5IM
   I made a 5-key keyboard▲221

   2021 · stavros.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   MouthPad^▲67

   The world's first available hands-free touchpad

   2023 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   VibePad▲128

   Control AI coding assistants with a gamepad from your couch

   Feb 2026 · vibepad.now · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Launchpad: Make & Remix Music▲72

   DJ mixing app & beat maker

   2020 · its alternatives →

9. 9KC
   Keynavish – Control the mouse with the keyboard (Windows)▲23

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Keys▲92

    Musical Keyboard with Gesture Controls, Modularity, and LEDs

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11KS
    Keyboard Simulator – virtual keyboard designer▲210

    2020 · keyboardsimulator.xyz · its alternatives →

12. 12
    hyperPad▲233

    A no-code game making tool for iPad

    2024 · hyperpad.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Razer Kishi▲86

    Bring console-level control to your mobile phone

    2020 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    DaftPad▲82

    A keyboard enabled Daft Punk drumpad

    2019 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Palette Gear ▲213

    Build your own tactile controller for your computer

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Reboard▲152

    Revolutionary multitasking iOS keyboard

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    KeyStrokes▲141

    Realistic typing for better demos

    2025 · keystrok.es · its alternatives →

18. 18M2
    MidiPad 2 – A customizable Midi Pad Controller▲47

    2017 · midipadapp.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    AbleMouse Beyond Switch Edition▲110

    Full PC control for the paralyzed via one micro-movement.

    Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Razer Kishi for Android▲80

    xCloud-ready controller for your mobile phone with Xbox keys

    2020 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Mokibo Fusion Keyboard 2.0▲189

    Keyboard with built-in touchpad

    2024 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    WalkingPad▲85

    The most compact, foldable exercise device

    2018 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Phantomy ▲152

    Hand gesture control for presentations and beyond

    2024 · phantomy.s3-website.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Notation▲190

    The notepad that is always just one keystroke away 📝

    2019 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →