Razer Synapse AlternativesKey Mapping Tools and other similar apps like Razer Synapse

Razer Synapse is described as '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' and is a Key Mapping tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Razer Synapse for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Flatpak. The best Razer Synapse alternative is X-Mouse Button Control, which is free. Other great apps like Razer Synapse are OpenRGB, SteerMouse, LinearMouse and Key Manager.

Razer Synapse alternatives are mainly Key Mapping Tools but may also be Mouse Remapping Apps or System Tweakers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Razer Synapse.

Razer Synapse

Free • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool

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X-Mouse Button Control
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Free • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
System Tweaker
Windows
28 X-Mouse Button Control alternatives
X-Mouse Button Control is a Windows application to remap your mouse buttons and expand the capabilities of your mouse!
- - X-Mouse Button Control is the most popular Windows alternative to Razer Synapse.
- - X-Mouse Button Control is the most popular free alternative to Razer Synapse.
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X-Mouse Button Control Features
1. PortableX-Mouse Button Control can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Customizable
Support for regular expressions
Key rebinding
Generic Mouse Support
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This does not serve the primary function of controlling RGB lighting on Razer peripherals.
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OpenRGB
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
12 OpenRGB alternatives
Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. For Windows, Linux, MacOS.
- - OpenRGB is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Razer Synapse.
- - OpenRGB is the most popular Open Source alternative to Razer Synapse.
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OpenRGB Features
Multiplatform
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DWrek
Works with all my RGB hardware, and doesn't cause GSoD like Razer Synapse does. And does it all in a clean, easy to use app.
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SteerMouse
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
16 SteerMouse alternatives
SteerMouse is a utility that lets you freely customize buttons, wheels and cursor speed. Both USB and Bluetooth mice are supported.
- - SteerMouse is the most popular commercial alternative to Razer Synapse.
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SteerMouse Features
Small-footprint
Keyboard Shortcuts
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alexkinnee1
Razer Synapse doesn't work on Mac. SteerMouse allows changing the DPI and mouse acceleration.
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LinearMouse
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Mac
11 LinearMouse alternatives
LinearMouse is a free and open-source utility for macOS which aims to improve the experience and functionality of third-party mice.
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Key Manager
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Paid • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
68 Key Manager alternatives
Key Manager reveals the full potential of your keyboard and mouse and allows you to save time and efforts while working with your computer. Thanks to its flexible interface, you can now create various actions and execute them by pressing keys, mouse buttons and combinations of...
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Key Manager Features
Macro Recording
Keystroke
Artemis RGB
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Free • Open Source
Windows
12 Artemis RGB alternatives
Artemis 2 adds highly configurable support for several games to a range of RGB keyboards, mice and headsets.
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Artemis RGB Features
Dynamic lighting
Configuration
Piper
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Linux
Flatpak
26 Piper alternatives
Piper is a graphical user interface to configure gaming mice. Configuration options include changing the resolution (DPI) of the mouse, adding and removing profiles, setting LED colors and changing button behaviors.
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Piper Features
Adjusting DPI
Mouse Button Mapping
Gaming-focused
Project Aurora
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Free • Open Source
Windows
10 Project Aurora alternatives
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.
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Discontinued
The last update was in June 2020, but there's an active fork here: https://github.com/Aurora-RGB/Aurora
Panda Mouse Pro
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Paid • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Mouse Remapping App
Android
36 Panda Mouse Pro alternatives
Support Android 12! The activator updated, please download the activator again and activate it on PC.
- - Panda Mouse Pro is the most popular Android alternative to Razer Synapse.
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SignalRGB
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Freemium • Proprietary
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
6 SignalRGB alternatives
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.
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SignalRGB Features
Customizable
Gaming-focused
Configurable
USB Overdrive
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
16 USB Overdrive alternatives
The USB Overdrive is a device driver for macOS that handles any USB or Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, trackball, joystick, gamepad or gaming device from any manufacturer and lets you configure it either globally or on a per-application, per-device basis.
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It lets you do pretty much everything
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UCR: Universal Control Remapper
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Free • Open Source
Key Mapping Tool
Windows
26 UCR: Universal Control Remapper alternatives
Universal Control Remapper is a Windows application which allows the end-user to remap any inputs from devices, such as keyboards, mice, joysticks, racing wheels, eye trackers, etc. to virtual output devices.
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UCR: Universal Control Remapper Features
1. No Coding RequiredUCR: Universal Control Remapper can be used without an coding or programming skills.
Intuitive Interface
Customizable
Keyboard Shortcuts
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It’s a lightweight program, with great functionality
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