SensibleSideButtons vs SteerMouse

SensibleSideButtons — SensibleSideButtons is a free, open-source Windows application that allows you to customize the functionality of your mouse side buttons. It gives you more control and options for remapping buttons.

SteerMouse — SteerMouse is a software application that allows customization and enhanced functionality for mice and trackpads on Mac computers. It enables users to fully configure mouse buttons, scrolling, trackin

SensibleSideButtons offers Remap mouse side buttons, Create custom button profiles, Set buttons to perform various functions like media controls, application shortcuts, macros, etc, Works with most gaming mice, Lightweight and easy to use, while SteerMouse provides Remap mouse buttons, Customize scrolling speed and direction, Create application-specific mouse button actions, Set tracking speed and acceleration, Configure multi-button mice.

SensibleSideButtons stands out for Free and open source, Provides more customization options than default Windows settings, Lets you fully utilize extra buttons on gaming mice; SteerMouse is known for Highly customizable options, Works with most mice and trackpads, Easy to use interface.

Feature	SensibleSideButtons	SteerMouse
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Os & Utilities	Os & Utilities
Pricing	Open Source	N/A

Product Overview

SensibleSideButtons

Description: SensibleSideButtons is a free, open-source Windows application that allows you to customize the functionality of your mouse side buttons. It gives you more control and options for remapping buttons.

SteerMouse

Description: SteerMouse is a software application that allows customization and enhanced functionality for mice and trackpads on Mac computers. It enables users to fully configure mouse buttons, scrolling, tracking speed, and gestures to their preferences.

Key Features Comparison

SensibleSideButtons Features

• Remap mouse side buttons
• Create custom button profiles
• Set buttons to perform various functions like media controls, application shortcuts, macros, etc
• Works with most gaming mice
• Lightweight and easy to use

SteerMouse Features

• Remap mouse buttons
• Customize scrolling speed and direction
• Create application-specific mouse button actions
• Set tracking speed and acceleration
• Configure multi-button mice
• Create custom gestures

Pros & Cons Analysis

SensibleSideButtons

Pros

• Free and open source
• Provides more customization options than default Windows settings
• Lets you fully utilize extra buttons on gaming mice
• Easy to set up and configure
• Actively developed and maintained

Cons

• May not work with some niche or older mice
• Can conflict with mouse manufacturer software
• Lacks some advanced macro capabilities of paid tools
• UI is dated and basic
• Requires restarting to apply changes

SteerMouse

Pros

• Highly customizable options
• Works with most mice and trackpads
• Easy to use interface
• Application-specific configurations
• Powerful gesture creation

Cons

• Setup can be time consuming
• Occasional bugs or crashes
• May conflict with some other apps
• Gesture creation has learning curve

Pricing Comparison

SensibleSideButtons

• Open Source

SteerMouse

• Not listed