Best RGB Lighting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Nexus is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of OpenRGB and Logitech G HUB. The best-ranked option with a free plan is OpenRGB.
RGB lighting software gives you ways to configure lighting across supported devices, with features that can vary from profiles to game-linked effects. Compare addressable RGB control, device scope, and cross-device sync to understand the breadth of control, then look at lighting profiles and maximum profiles for options around saving setups. Game lighting effects may matter if you want lighting tied to play. The ranked entries start with Nexus, Razer Synapse, and OpenRGB, followed by Logitech G HUB and SignalRGB. Free-plan availability and “Paid from” offer cost details to weigh alongside the lighting tools you need.
31 RGB lighting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Nexus Top pick · 7.4 Free plan · Free
#2 OpenRGB Runner-up · 7.0 Free plan · Free
#3 Logitech G HUB Also great · 6.9 Free plan · Free
- Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan macOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- peripherals
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- peripherals
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- components
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- components
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- components
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- peripherals
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- both
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- components
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device scope
- components
- Addressable RGB control
- Yes
- Cross-device sync
- Yes
- Lighting profiles
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which RGB lighting software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Nexus is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 7.4. OpenRGB is second and Logitech G HUB third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.