Logitech G HUB vs be quiet! IO Center

Logitech G HUB9.0Visit BQbe quiet! IO Center8.3Visit

Higher score Logitech G HUB #3 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Logitech G HUB

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BQ be quiet! IO Center #7 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit be quiet!

• Logitech G HUB fits best

  Logitech G users focused on gaming lighting

• be quiet! IO Center fits best

  Cross-platform hardware control

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Side by side

Feature	Logitech G HUB 9.0/10 Visit ↗	BQbe quiet! IO Center 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.3
Ranking	#3 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software	#7 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software
Best for	Logitech G users focused on gaming lighting	Cross-platform hardware control
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Features Logitech G HUB 0/5 · be quiet! IO Center 5/5
Macro support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Per-app profiles	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Onboard device memory	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Polling rate control	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Sensitivity controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Cross-platform
Profile slots	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Per-key RGB, custom animations, and Freestyle effects Automatic game profiles and synchronization across supported devices Free on Windows and macOS with firmware and power controls	Free access across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux Macros, remapping, profiles, RGB, DPI, and polling-rate controls Onboard memory, firmware updates, cooling, and monitoring support
Cons	Designed for Logitech G peripherals rather than general hardware LIGHTSYNC capabilities vary by device Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS	The broadest feature set is available through the Windows desktop app Web access requires a Chromium-based browser Controls apply to compatible be quiet! hardware and supported components
Our verdict	Logitech G HUB is desktop software for configuring Logitech G gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, speakers, webcams, and other supported devices. It is aimed at Logitech G users who want control over lighting, game profiles, device settings,… Read the review →	be quiet! IO Center is device-customization software for compatible be quiet! keyboards, mice, and selected PC components. It suits individuals, small teams, and larger organizations that need one control layer for supported hardware… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Logitech G HUB — where it wins

  • Per-key RGB, custom animations, and Freestyle effects
  • Automatic game profiles and synchronization across supported devices
  • Free on Windows and macOS with firmware and power controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed for Logitech G peripherals rather than general hardware
  • LIGHTSYNC capabilities vary by device
  • Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS

• be quiet! IO Center — where it wins

  • Free access across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Macros, remapping, profiles, RGB, DPI, and polling-rate controls
  • Onboard memory, firmware updates, cooling, and monitoring support

  Where it doesn't

  • The broadest feature set is available through the Windows desktop app
  • Web access requires a Chromium-based browser
  • Controls apply to compatible be quiet! hardware and supported components

• Logitech G HUB9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free desktop suite for Logitech G lighting, profiles, and device settings.

  Visit Logitech G HUBFull verdict →
• BQbe quiet! IO Center8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-platform control suite with deep device customization and hardware tools.

  Visit be quiet!Full verdict →