Head-to-head · RGB Lighting Software
Aurora RGB vs Razer Synapse
Aurora RGB leads on 0 checks, Razer Synapse 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 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #21.
Aurora RGB is the better fit for open-source multi-brand RGB enthusiasts. Razer Synapse is the better fit for razer users needing RGB plus device profiles.
- Aurora RGB fits best
Open-source multi-brand RGB enthusiasts
- Razer Synapse fits best
Razer users needing RGB plus device profiles
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Side by side
| Feature | Aurora RGB 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Razer Synapse 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #12 in RGB Lighting Software | #21 in RGB Lighting Software |
| Best for | Open-source multi-brand RGB enthusiasts | Razer users needing RGB plus device profiles |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Features Aurora RGB 4/4 · Razer Synapse 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 → |
Razer Synapse 4 is Razer’s free desktop and web software for configuring gaming hardware. It suits Razer users who want RGB controls alongside device settings: remapping buttons and controls, creating macros, adjusting compatible hardware,… 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
Razer Synapse — where it wins
- Sync Chroma lighting across compatible devices and games.
- Remap controls, create macros, and switch device profiles.
- Browser quick customization and onboard profile switching.
Where it doesn't
- Its focus is Razer-compatible devices and Chroma partners.
- The profile and macro migration path is specifically from Synapse 3.
- Configuration depends on compatible hardware for lighting features.
- 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 → - Razer Synapse6.6/10 · Free plan
Free software for Razer RGB, device profiles, macros, and control remapping.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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