be quiet! IO Center
7.9#2 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitbe quiet! IO Center vs map2
What both publish
| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | map2 |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | The GitHub profile identifies the maker as Matt, username shiro. |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | map2 remaps Linux input devices such as keyboards, mice, controllers, and pedals. |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | The repository directs bug reports, suggestions, and contributions to its Discord channel and GitHub issues page. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | linux |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
map2 plans
- map2Free
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 map2 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.