Akko Cloud Driver vs CHERRY UTILITY
Akko Cloud Driver
en.akkogear.com
CHERRY UTILITY
cherry.deSide by side
| Figure | Akko Cloud Driver | CHERRY UTILITY |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software | 8.8 (#5) | 8.2 (#24) |
| Compatibility limit | Akko states that its Cloud Driver is not applicable to all VIA/QMK models, and its FAQ says VIA/QMK keyboards do not support Akko Cloud Drivers. | CHERRY UTILITY only works with CHERRY products intended for it, and supported devices are specified on each product page. |
| Founded | 2016 | 1953 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Maker history | Akko says it was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 2016. | CHERRY says its corporation was founded by Walter Lorain Cherry in 1953. |
| Polling rate control | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | The driver supports custom RGB and macro programming and online firmware upgrades for listed compatible models. | CHERRY UTILITY customizes compatible CHERRY input devices for professionals, enthusiasts and gamers. |
| Sensitivity controls | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Akko provides driver compatibility guidance in its FAQ and directs users to its download page for model specific software lists. | CHERRY provides a downloads center and contact link in its site support navigation. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | windows |
Plans
In their own words
Akko Cloud Driver
Akko Cloud Driver is free software for configuring selected Akko keyboards and the AG ONE 8K mouse. It supports custom RGB settings, macro programming, online firmware upgrades, polling rate control, and sensitivity controls. Akko offers version 4 downloads for Windows and Mac, plus browser-based keyboard and mouse drivers for selected models. Which devices work depends on the driver version, so users need to check the model-specific software list. The driver is not compatible with all VIA/QMK models, and Akko says VIA/QMK keyboards do not support Akko Cloud Drivers. Connection limits vary: the web driver uses HID and does not support wireless connections, while the Mac app driver does not support Bluetooth. On Mac, customization over Bluetooth is unavailable and some functions, including Audio Visualizer, are not offered. The Mac browser driver requires Chrome; Safari and Firefox are unsupported. Akko provides compatibility guidance in its FAQ and directs users to the download page for model-specific software. Akko says it was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 2016.
CHERRY UTILITY
CHERRY UTILITY has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.