be quiet! IO Center
7.9#2 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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Keyboard Maestro
6.9#25 in keyboard and mouse customization software$36 one-timemacOS
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| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | Keyboard Maestro |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 | 1995 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Glinde, Germany | Perth, Western Australia |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Maker | be quiet! identifies itself as a German hardware brand founded in 2001 and states that it is a trademark of Listan GmbH. | Stairways Software was founded in April 1995 by Peter N Lewis and is based in Perth, Western Australia. |
| Per-app profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | Keyboard Maestro automates Mac applications, websites, text, and images, either on command or on a schedule. |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | Support is available by email, online documentation, and a forum where developers and users help with specific macros. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | macos |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
Keyboard Maestro plans
- Upgrade to Keyboard Maestro 11$25, paid once
- Keyboard Maestro 11$36, paid once
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 Keyboard Maestro if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.