be quiet! IO Center
7.9#2 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitbe quiet! IO Center vs SteerMouse
SteerMouse
6.8#36 in keyboard and mouse customization software$19.99 one-timemacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | SteerMouse |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Per-app profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | SteerMouse is a utility for customizing mouse buttons, wheels, and cursor speed, supporting USB and Bluetooth mice. |
| 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 maker directs users to contact support from the app’s License & Support tab and asks them to include mouse, Mac, macOS, and SteerMouse version details. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | macos |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
SteerMouse plans
- SteerMouse 5 Upgrade$12.99, paid once
- SteerMouse 5$19.99, 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 SteerMouse if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.