be quiet! IO Center vs Keyboard Maestro
be quiet! IO Center
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| Figure | be quiet! IO Center | Keyboard Maestro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $36/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software | 8.9 (#3) | 8.3 (#21) |
| Founded | 2001 | 1995 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Glinde, Germany | Perth, Western Australia |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Maker | be quiet! identifies itself as a German hardware brand founded in 2001 and states that it is a trademark of Listan GmbH. | Stairways Software was founded in April 1995 by Peter N Lewis and is based in Perth, Western Australia. |
| Per-app profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | Keyboard Maestro automates Mac applications, websites, text, and images, either on command or on a schedule. |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | Support is available by email, online documentation, and a forum where developers and users help with specific macros. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | macos |
Plans
Keyboard Maestro
- Keyboard Maestro 11$36 a month
- Upgrade to Keyboard Maestro 11$25, paid once
- Keyboard Maestro 11$36, paid once
In their own words
be quiet! IO Center
be quiet! IO Center configures supported be quiet! keyboards, mice, and coolers. It lets users customize individual LEDs or select preset RGB effects, set keybindings, record macros, and manage profiles. Keys can be assigned functions such as media controls, mouse buttons, Windows tools, files, and applications; macros can include editable delays and action order. Profiles can be switched manually, launched when an application runs, or imported and exported as files. For supported cooler screens, users can select preset or uploaded images and videos, or browse GIPHY for animations and memes. Cooling controls include presets and PID control, which continues working after IO Center closes. Custom keyboard lighting effects require the software to remain running in the background. The Windows desktop app is compatible with Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting. IO Center Web works on Windows, macOS, and Linux in a Chromium-based browser without an account. Settings can be saved to keyboard onboard memory. The software is free.
Keyboard Maestro
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