Elgato Wave Link vs Fnatic OP Software

Elgato Wave Link8.4Visit Fnatic OP Software8.2Visit

Higher score Elgato Wave Link #5 in Gaming Peripheral Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Elgato

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Fnatic OP Software #7 in Gaming Peripheral Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Fnatic

• Elgato Wave Link fits best

  Streamers needing advanced audio routing

• Fnatic OP Software fits best

  Fnatic keyboard and mouse competition users

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Side by side

Feature	Elgato Wave Link 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Fnatic OP Software 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.2
Ranking	#5 in Gaming Peripheral Software	#7 in Gaming Peripheral Software
Best for	Streamers needing advanced audio routing	Fnatic keyboard and mouse competition users
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Features Elgato Wave Link 0/3 · Fnatic OP Software 1/3
Macro support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Button remapping	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Lighting control	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Desktop platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Profile storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported device types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Five independent output mixes with a visual routing matrix Supports VST3 and Audio Unit effects plus AI Voice Focus Stream Deck controls for volume, muting, effects, and mixes	Remaps keys and assigns programmable actions, recorded macros, and launches. Adjusts lighting, mouse DPI, and polling rate across device profiles. Competition mode and onboard macro storage are available on supported devices.
Cons	Independent output mixes are limited to five Inputs top out at eight software and four hardware channels Windows and macOS use different plugin formats	Works only with compatible Fnatic peripherals. Profiles do not activate automatically per application. Onboard macro storage is limited to compatible keyboards.
Our verdict	Elgato Wave Link is free audio mixing and routing software for streamers, podcasters, gamers, and other creators. It works with microphones and audio interfaces recognized by Windows or macOS, including non-Elgato devices. Sources are… Read the review →	Fnatic OP Software configures compatible Fnatic gaming peripherals on Windows and macOS. It is aimed at players who want to adjust keyboard and mouse behavior, lighting, and profiles from desktop software. The feature set also includes… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Elgato Wave Link — where it wins

  • Five independent output mixes with a visual routing matrix
  • Supports VST3 and Audio Unit effects plus AI Voice Focus
  • Stream Deck controls for volume, muting, effects, and mixes

  Where it doesn't

  • Independent output mixes are limited to five
  • Inputs top out at eight software and four hardware channels
  • Windows and macOS use different plugin formats

• Fnatic OP Software — where it wins

  • Remaps keys and assigns programmable actions, recorded macros, and launches.
  • Adjusts lighting, mouse DPI, and polling rate across device profiles.
  • Competition mode and onboard macro storage are available on supported devices.

  Where it doesn't

  • Works only with compatible Fnatic peripherals.
  • Profiles do not activate automatically per application.
  • Onboard macro storage is limited to compatible keyboards.

• Elgato Wave Link8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, flexible mixer for streamers who need layered routing and effect control.

  Visit ElgatoFull verdict →
• Fnatic OP Software8.2/10 · Free plan

  Free peripheral controls for Fnatic users, with device compatibility shaping what’s available.

  Visit FnaticFull verdict →