Best Gaming Peripheral Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ROCCAT Swarm II is ranked #1 of 38 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of MonsGeek Driver and Pulsar Fusion. The best-ranked option with a free plan is MonsGeek Driver.
Whether you’re configuring a mouse, keyboard, controller, or another supported device, peripheral software can shape which settings are available to adjust. Compared on supported device types and desktop platforms, the entries also cover button remapping, macros, lighting control, profile storage, free plans, and paid-from pricing. ROCCAT Swarm II, MonsGeek Driver, and Pulsar Fusion are among the options to consider. Think about the devices you use and which customizations matter most: remapping buttons, saving profiles, or controlling lighting. Check platform support and plan details alongside those features to see how each option aligns with your setup.
38 gaming peripheral software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
38ranked
12free plans on this page
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Gaming Peripheral Software 25 channels on this page · 93 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromDesktop platformsMacro supportButton remappingLighting controlProfile storageSupported device types Spec sheet Score
01 ROCCAT Swarm II Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows onlyMacro supportYesButton remappingYesLighting controlYesProfile storagelocal onlySupported device typesheadsets, keyboards, mice 7/8spec lines stated 7.3
02 MonsGeek Driver Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows + macosMacro supportYesButton remappingYesLighting controlYesProfile storagelocal onlySupported device typesmechanical keyboards; magnetic-switch keyboards 7/8spec lines stated 7.2
03 Pulsar Fusion Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows onlyMacro supportYesButton remappingYesLighting controlYesProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesgaming mice; gaming keyboards 6/8spec lines stated 7.1
04 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows + macosMacro supportYesButton remappingYesLighting controlYesProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesgame controllers, mechanical keyboards, numpads, mice, speakers, adapters, arcade controllers, mod kits 6/8spec lines stated 7.0
05 Logitech G HUB Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportnot statedButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.0
06 Glorious CORE Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportYesButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.9
07 Razer Synapse Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportnot statedButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.9
08 SteelSeries Moments Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportnot statedButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.9
09 Elgato Wave Link Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportnot statedButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.8
10 Lenovo Legion Accessory Central Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows onlyMacro supportYesButton remappingYesLighting controlYesProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesgaming mice; gaming keyboards; keyboard-and-mouse combos 6/8spec lines stated 6.8
11 VKBDevCfg Device Configurator Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows onlyMacro supportYesButton remappingYesLighting controlYesProfile storagelocal + cloud syncSupported device typesGunfighter SCG and MCG, Gladiator, GNX FSM/THQ/SEM modules, Mamba, KingCobra, TinyBox pedals, ThrottleBox, BlackBox-connected grips, Cobra-Z 7/8spec lines stated 6.8
12 NZXT CAM Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportnot statedButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.6
13 Bloody 8 Software Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows onlyMacro supportYesButton remappingYesLighting controlYesProfile storagelocal onlySupported device typesgaming mice 7/8spec lines stated 6.4
14 Akko Cloud Driver Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportYesButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.3
15 Fnatic OP Software Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportYesButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.3
16 PowerA Gamer HQ Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows onlyMacro supportNoButton remappingYesLighting controlYesProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesPowerA Xbox Series X|S controllers; limited Xbox One controller support 6/8spec lines stated 6.3
17 Piper Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportnot statedButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.1
18 Windows Media Player Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows onlyMacro supportnot statedButton remappingYesLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesXbox controllers, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controller, external switches, buttons, and joysticks 4/8spec lines stated 6.1
19 be quiet! IO Center Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportYesButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
20 Keychron Launcher Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportYesButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
21 LAMZU Mouse Driver Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformsnot statedMacro supportYesButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
22 Nacon Revolution X App Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows onlyMacro supportNoButton remappingYesLighting controlnot statedProfile storagelocal onlySupported device typesXbox/Windows controller 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
23 Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows onlyMacro supportYesButton remappingYesLighting controlnot statedProfile storagelocal onlySupported device typesjoysticks, yokes, throttles, quadrants, rudder pedals 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
24 ASTRO Command Center Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows + macosMacro supportnot statedButton remappingnot statedLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesgaming headsets; MIXAMP PRO TR devices 3/8spec lines stated 5.7
25 Endgame Gear Configuration Software Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDesktop platformswindows onlyMacro supportnot statedButton remappingYesLighting controlnot statedProfile storagenot statedSupported device typesgaming mice, gaming keyboards 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
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Questions about this list
Which gaming peripheral software is ranked first on Specifiction?
ROCCAT Swarm II is ranked #1 of 38 with a score of 7.3. MonsGeek Driver is second and Pulsar Fusion third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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