OpenRGB

6.9easy start · #7 of 31
in RGB Lighting Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on api, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows.

OpenRGB is ranked #7 of 31 in RGB lighting software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.

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OpenRGB Free Free and open source under GNU General Public License version 2 openrgb.org · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on RGB lighting software

Free plan: Yes
Device scope: both
Addressable RGB control: Yes
Cross-device sync: Yes
Lighting profiles: Yes
Game lighting effects: Yes

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The record

Purpose: OpenRGB controls RGB devices from multiple manufacturers through one app without relying on manufacturer software.
Open source: OpenRGB is free and open source software under the GNU General Public License version 2.
Lightweight interface: The site says OpenRGB's interface is designed to use little RAM and CPU.
Device support: Supported-device entries distinguish fully supported, problematic, partial, unsupported, and not-applicable features.
Cross-platform: OpenRGB runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS and is tested on x86, x86_64, ARM32, and ARM64 processors.
SDK: Its network-based SDK lets third-party software control supported devices and synchronize OpenRGB instances across multiple PCs.
SDK bindings: The site says SDK bindings are available for languages including C++, Python, C#, and Java.
Integrations: The site describes integrations including Artemis, Project Aurora, Home Assistant, and Keyboard Visualizer.
Plugins: Plugins can add synchronized effects, hardware-stat indicators, third-party lighting integrations, and scheduled profile changes.
Effects: The Effects Plugin includes effects such as Rainbow, Visor, Breathing, audio visualizations, Ambilight, GIF playback, and GLSL shader rendering.
HTTP control: The HTTP Hook plugin allows basic actions such as profile switching to be triggered through an HTTP endpoint.
Linux permissions: Standalone Linux use may require installing udev rules to grant the user access to hardware interfaces used for RGB control.
Experimental builds: Pipeline builds are unreleased development versions that may have better device compatibility but may be unstable.
Support community: The site links to OpenRGB community channels including Discord, Lemmy, and Mastodon.
Price from: Free

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Best RGB Lighting Software in 2026#7 of 31

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Sources

openrgb.org· checked 30 Sept 2026
openrgb.org/devices_1.0rc3.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
openrgb.org/sdk.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
openrgb.org/plugins.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
openrgb.org/udev.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
openrgb.org/releases.html· checked 30 Sept 2026