be quiet! IO Center
7.9#2 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitbe quiet! IO Center vs CrossMacro
CrossMacro
6.6#44 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | CrossMacro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Per-app profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | CrossMacro records, edits, and replays repetitive desktop tasks on Linux, Windows, and macOS. |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | The project directs questions to GitHub Discussions or Discord and bug reports to GitHub Issues. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | cross-platform |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
CrossMacro plans
- FreeFree
Pick be quiet! IO Center if…
It suits owners of the listed be quiet! devices who want to adjust lighting, key assignments, macros, or profiles. The browser version may suit users on Windows, macOS, or Linux who use a Chromium-based browser and prefer not to create an account.
Pick CrossMacro if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.