be quiet! IO Center vs Logi Options+
be quiet! IO Center
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| Figure | be quiet! IO Center | Logi Options+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software | 8.9 (#3) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Founded | 2001 | 1981 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Glinde, Germany | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Per-app profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Polling rate control | Yes | Yes |
| Sensitivity controls | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | Logitech directs users to its Support site for help installing, opening, using, or uninstalling Logi Options+. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | cross-platform |
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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.
Logi Options+
Logi Options+ customizes supported Logitech mice, keyboards, lights, webcams, touchpads, presentation remotes, and MX Creative Console devices. It can adjust pointer and scrolling behavior, assign gestures, and set app-specific presets or actions for applications including Chrome, Edge, Safari, Zoom, Office and Adobe apps, and Teams. Smart Actions run multiple tasks from one click or keystroke. Actions Ring puts selected tools in an on-screen overlay near the cursor, while Flow controls multiple computers and transfers text, images, and files between them. Supported keyboards can switch among up to three devices with one key press. The Marketplace offers plugins, profiles, and icon packs; mouse Spotlight effects include Highlight, Magnify, and Digital Laser. The software is free and listed for Windows and macOS, with stated requirements of Windows 10 or later and macOS 14 or later. Actions Ring and Marketplace are available with MX devices except MX Webcam and MX Ink; haptic feedback for specific actions is currently available with MX Master 4. Administrators can remotely deploy the app and configure certain enterprise settings.