OpenRGB
7.2#2 in rgb lighting softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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RazerGenie
5.6#22 in rgb lighting softwareFree planFree planLinux
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| Fact | OpenRGB | RazerGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Device support | Supported-device entries distinguish fully supported, problematic, partial, unsupported, and not-applicable features. | The README says a device not being detected may result from an OpenRazer installation or configuration issue if that device is supported by OpenRazer. |
| License | OpenRGB is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later. | The repository identifies the project license as GPL-3.0. |
| Purpose | OpenRGB controls RGB devices from multiple manufacturers through one app without relying on manufacturer software. | RazerGenie is a Qt application for configuring Razer devices under GNU/Linux. |
OpenRGB plans
- OpenRGBFree
RazerGenie plans
- RazerGenieFree
Pick OpenRGB if…
OpenRGB suits people who want to manage RGB devices from multiple manufacturers in one application, or connect supported lighting to third-party software. It also offers plugins and profiles for people who want to customize lighting behavior.
Pick RazerGenie if…
RazerGenie suits GNU/Linux users who want to configure Razer peripherals through OpenRazer. It may also suit contributors interested in reporting issues or working on translations.