Head-to-head · RGB Lighting Software
Aurora RGB vs ASUS Armoury Crate
Aurora RGB leads on 0 checks, ASUS Armoury Crate on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAurora RGB · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
Aurora RGB scores higher on our rubric for rgb lighting software: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #15.
Aurora RGB is the better fit for open-source multi-brand RGB enthusiasts. ASUS Armoury Crate is the better fit for ASUS and ROG hardware owners.
- Aurora RGB fits best
Open-source multi-brand RGB enthusiasts
- ASUS Armoury Crate fits best
ASUS and ROG hardware owners
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Side by side
| Feature | Aurora RGB 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | ASUS Armoury Crate 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #12 in RGB Lighting Software | #15 in RGB Lighting Software |
| Best for | Open-source multi-brand RGB enthusiasts | ASUS and ROG hardware owners |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Features Aurora RGB 4/4 · ASUS Armoury Crate 4/4 | ||
| Addressable RGB control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-device sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lighting profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game lighting effects | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Device scope | Both | Both |
| Maximum profiles | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Aurora RGB is open-source software for controlling RGB peripherals and lighting devices from multiple brands. It is aimed at Windows users who want one place to manage supported keyboards, mice, mousepads, fans, and Wi-Fi lights. Layered… Read the review → |
ASUS Armoury Crate brings RGB lighting and device management together in a Windows application for compatible ASUS, ROG, and TUF Gaming laptops, desktops, components, and peripherals. Its audience is primarily people who already own… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Aurora RGB — where it wins
- Controls peripherals and Wi-Fi lights across multiple brands
- Layered effects, gradients, profiles, and keybinds support customization
- Game integrations, audio visualization, and scripting extend lighting options
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only distribution rules out macOS and Linux setups
- Device support depends on native or OpenRGB integrations
- Its focus is RGB lighting rather than broader device management
ASUS Armoury Crate — where it wins
- Syncs lighting across supported Aura Sync devices.
- Aura Creator edits multi-layer effects; AI can generate effects from text prompts.
- Combines game-linked profiles, monitoring, and driver and firmware updates.
Where it doesn't
- Windows only, with features varying by supported device model.
- Lighting control is centered on ASUS, ROG, TUF Gaming, and compatible devices.
- Combines RGB controls with game library, updates, and system monitoring in one app.
- Aurora RGB7.7/10 · Free plan
A free, Windows-only RGB controller for multi-brand devices, profiles, and game-linked effects.
Visit Aurora RGBFull verdict → - ASUS Armoury Crate7.1/10 · Free plan
A free Windows hub for ASUS and ROG lighting, device settings, and updates.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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