be quiet! IO Center
7.9#2 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitbe quiet! IO Center vs Solaar
What both publish
| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | Solaar |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Macro support | Yes | No |
| Onboard device memory | Yes | Yes |
| Polling rate control | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | Solaar is a Linux manager for Logitech keyboards, mice, trackpads, and other supported devices. |
| 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 asks users to report bugs through issues in its GitHub repository and welcomes contributions. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | cross-platform |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
Solaar plans
- SolaarFree
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 Solaar if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.