OpenRGB Alternatives

OpenRGB is described as 'Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. For Windows, Linux, MacOS' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to OpenRGB for Windows, Linux, Mac and Android. The best OpenRGB alternative is Artemis RGB, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenRGB are SignalRGB, Razer Synapse, Logitech G Hub and OpenRazer.

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OpenRGB alternatives are mainly Key Mapping Tools, but if you're looking for Sound Equalizers or Background Noise Reduction Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OpenRGB.
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Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. For Windows, Linux, MacOS.

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OpenRGB alternatives page was last updated Dec 29, 2024
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  1. Artemis RGB icon
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    Artemis 2 adds highly configurable support for several games to a range of RGB keyboards, mice and headsets.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Artemis RGB Features

    1.  Dynamic lighting
    2.  Configuration

    Artemis RGB VS OpenRGB

     
    Comments about Artemis RGB as an Alternative to OpenRGB
    Kodi Jack
    Positive Mar 1, 2023
    0

    Good alternative, feels overloaded and overly complicated in comparison. But a nice interface and works fine.

    OpenRGB Icon
    Artemis RGB icon
    • Artemis RGB is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to OpenRGB.

    • Artemis RGB is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenRGB.

    • Artemis RGB is Free and Open SourceOpenRGB is also Free and Open Source
  2. SignalRGB icon
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    SignalRGB is a free program which allows you to control all of your RGB devices in one application. Experience synchronized lighting effects across your devices from all major brands.

    6 SignalRGB alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SignalRGB VS OpenRGB

     
    Comments about SignalRGB as an Alternative to OpenRGB
    Kodi Jack
    Positive Mar 1, 2023
    3

    Not really free, only the most basic features. Also massive bloat-ware. Not comparable (except for the functionality itself) to OpenRGB

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    SignalRGB icon
    • SignalRGB is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenRGB is Free and Open Source
  3. Razer Synapse icon
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    Razer Synapse is unified configuration software that allows users to rebind controls or assign macros to any Razer peripherals and saves those settings automatically in the cloud.

    22 Razer Synapse alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Razer Synapse Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Macro Recording
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Razer Synapse VS OpenRGB

     
    Comments about Razer Synapse as an Alternative to OpenRGB
    Guest
    Negative Jul 10, 2024
    1

    Proprietary app only for Razer devices. OpenRGB is for all manufacturers.

    Risei
    Negative Oct 17, 2023
    0

    Proprietary software specific to Razer devices.

    OpenRGB Icon
    Razer Synapse icon
    • Razer Synapse is Free and ProprietaryOpenRGB is Free and Open Source
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    Logitech G obsesses over every detail to give you winning gaming devices—mice, keyboards, headsets, racing wheel and controllers. Gaming is our passion.

    8 Logitech G Hub alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Logitech G Hub Features

    1.  Multiple Profiles
    2.  Macro Recording
    3. OBS Studio icon  OBS Studio integration

    Logitech G Hub VS OpenRGB

     
    Comments about Logitech G Hub as an Alternative to OpenRGB
    Kodi Jack
    Negative Mar 1, 2023
    2

    For obvious reasons it's only for Logitech-products. No alternative to OpenRGB

    Guest
    Negative Jul 10, 2024
    1

    Only for logitech devices. Not for pc case lighting.

    OpenRGB Icon
    Logitech G Hub icon
    • Logitech G Hub is the most popular Mac alternative to OpenRGB.

    • Logitech G Hub is Free and ProprietaryOpenRGB is Free and Open Source
  5. OpenRazer icon
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    An entirely open source driver and user-space daemon that allows you to manage your Razer peripherals on GNU/Linux.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    OpenRazer VS OpenRGB

     
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    SteelSeries GG is a platform that helps you connect with your gear and people. It bundles all the SteelSeries apps into one simple platform. Use it to clip, tune, set up, and share your gaming moments. Some of the apps that you can use: sonar, moments, 3D Aim Trainer, engine.

    36 SteelSeries GG alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SteelSeries GG Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Virtual Mixer
    4.  Virtual Audio Cable
    5.  Virtual Audio Device
    6.  Configuration
    7.  Dynamic lighting

    SteelSeries GG VS OpenRGB

     
  7. iCUE icon
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    CORSAIR iCUE software connects all your CORSAIR iCUE compatible products together in a single interface, giving you complete control over your entire setup.

    8 iCUE alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    iCUE Features

    1.  Lights
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Performance Monitoring
    4.  Temperature Monitoring
    5.  Fan Speed
    6.  Logging

    iCUE VS OpenRGB

     
  8. Prismatik icon
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    Open-source software to control Lightpack devices. It grabs the screen, analyzes the picture, calculates resulting colors, and provides soft and gentle lighting with a Lightpack, Adalight, Ardulight or even Alienware LightFX system.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Prismatik Features

    1.  Automatic Lighting Control

    Prismatik VS OpenRGB

     
    • Prismatik is the most popular Android alternative to OpenRGB.

    • Prismatik is Free and Open SourceOpenRGB is also Free and Open Source
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    Project Aurora unifies RGB lighting devices across different brands and enables them to work alongside each other, all while adding and improving RGB lighting support for various games that previous had none or little RGB lighting support.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The last update was in June 2020, but there's an active fork here: https://github.com/Aurora-RGB/Aurora

    Project Aurora Features

    1.  Audio Visualization

    Project Aurora VS OpenRGB

     
  10. ckb-next icon
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    ckb-next is an open-source driver for Corsair keyboards and mice. It aims to bring the features of Corsair's proprietary CUE software to the Linux and Mac operating systems. This project is currently a work in progress.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    ckb-next VS OpenRGB

     
  11. ProRGB icon
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    ProRGB Software is part of advanced LED lighting system developed by Color Lumi. It allows user to easily set-up and customize lighting colors and effects.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ProRGB VS OpenRGB

     
    • ProRGB is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenRGB.

    • ProRGB is Paid and ProprietaryOpenRGB is Free and Open Source
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    Wraith Master is a feature-complete graphical and command-line application for controlling the RGB LEDs on AMD's Wraith stock coolers. At the moment, the only supported cooler is the Wraith Prism, but there are plans to add other Wraith coolers as well.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Wraith Master Features

    1.  AMD

    Wraith Master VS OpenRGB

     
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