be quiet! IO Center
7.9#2 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitbe quiet! IO Center vs Kanata
What both publish
| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | Kanata |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Per-app profiles | Yes | No |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | cross-platform |
| Windows integration | The desktop software is compatible with Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting. | A Windows passthrough DLL can let AutoHotkey send keyboard input through Kanata's keyboard engine. |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
Kanata plans
- KanataFree
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 Kanata if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.