BetterTouchTool vs Karabiner Elements

BetterTouchTool

Description: BetterTouchTool is a customizable software program that allows users to customize gestures and shortcuts for trackpads and mice on macOS. It adds extra functionality not available in the default system options.

Type: software

Karabiner Elements

Description: Karabiner Elements is a powerful keyboard customization tool for macOS that allows you to customize and remap keys, modify key behaviors, and create complex macros and shortcuts.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

BetterTouchTool Features

• Customizable gestures and shortcuts
• Snap windows to screen edges or halves
• Custom actions for trackpad and mouse buttons
• Keyboard shortcuts for window management
• Macro recorder and editor
• Touch Bar customization

Karabiner Elements Features

• Remap keys and buttons
• Create complex custom keyboard shortcuts
• Change key behaviors like key repeat rate
• Simple rules editor to create modifications
• Supports common keyboards and pointing devices

BetterTouchTool

• Not listed

Karabiner Elements

• Open Source