Akko Cloud Driver vs QMK Configurator
Akko Cloud Driver
en.akkogear.comQMK Configurator
config.qmk.fmSide by side
| Figure | Akko Cloud Driver | QMK Configurator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Gaming Peripheral Software | 8.9 (#1) | 7.3 (#25) |
| Spec score · Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software | 8.8 (#5) | 7.3 (#85) |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | The driver supports custom RGB and macro programming and online firmware upgrades for listed compatible models. | QMK Configurator is an online graphical interface that generates QMK Firmware .hex or .bin files. |
| Support | Akko provides driver compatibility guidance in its FAQ and directs users to its download page for model specific software lists. | QMK directs users to its support page for help and lists community forums, chat rooms, and GitHub bug reports as ways to get help or contribute. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | cross-platform |
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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.
QMK Configurator
QMK Configurator has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.