be quiet! IO Center
7.9#2 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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DeviceMapper
6.4#65 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | DeviceMapper |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Per-app profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Profiles | Users can create profiles, connect optimized profiles to games, and switch between profiles. | Profiles are portable JSON files stored in a profiles folder next to the executable and can be edited by hand or managed in the interface. |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | DeviceMapper remaps raw HID input events on Windows to actions such as keypresses, mouse actions, controller inputs, app launches, scripts, and TTC commands. |
| Sensitivity controls | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | The project invites bug reports and feature requests through GitHub Issues and says issues and pull requests are welcome. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | windows |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
DeviceMapper 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 DeviceMapper if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.