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

The best open source alternative to Razer Synapse is OpenRGB. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Razer Synapse and 12 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Razer Synapse are LinearMouse, Artemis RGB, OpenRazer and Polychromatic.

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  1. OpenRGB icon
     43 likes

    Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. For Windows, Linux, MacOS.

    12 OpenRGB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    OpenRGB vs Razer Synapse Comments
    DWrek
    Positive
    0

    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.

    • OpenRGB is Free and Open SourceRazer Synapse is Free and Proprietary
    • OpenRGB is LightweightRazer Synapse is not according to our users
  2. Artemis RGB icon
     7 likes

    Artemis 2 adds highly configurable support for several games to a range of RGB keyboards, mice and headsets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. OpenRazer icon
     5 likes

    An entirely open source driver and user-space daemon that allows you to manage your Razer peripherals on GNU/Linux.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Polychromatic icon
     2 likes

    Graphical front end and tray applet for configuring Razer peripherals on GNU/Linux.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. 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.

    26 UCR: Universal Control Remapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    UCR: Universal Control Remapper vs Razer Synapse Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It’s a lightweight program, with great functionality

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • UCR: Universal Control Remapper is Free and Open SourceRazer Synapse is Free and Proprietary
    • UCR: Universal Control Remapper is CustomizableRazer Synapse is not according to our users
  6. Piper icon
     9 likes

    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.

    27 Piper alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Smoothmouse icon
     4 likes

    Smoothmouse is experimental project to improve mouse & trackpad usability in OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Let you bind anything to any button on most peripherals that will work with xinput on linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Gnome15 icon
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    Gnome15 is a suite of tools for the Logitech G series keyboards and headsets, including the G15, G19, G19s, G13, G930, G35, G510, G510s, G11, G110 and the Z-10 speakers aiming to provide the best integration possible with the Linux Desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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