Head-to-head · RGB Lighting Software
Nexus vs Logitech G HUB
Nexus leads on 0 checks, Logitech G HUB 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 scoreNexus · 7.6/10
- Free planboth
Nexus scores higher on our rubric for rgb lighting software: 7.6 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #16.
On device scope, Nexus gives you Both where Logitech G HUB offers Peripherals.
Nexus is the better fit for cross-platform RGB power users. Logitech G HUB is the better fit for logitech G peripheral owners.
- Nexus fits best
Cross-platform RGB power users
- Logitech G HUB fits best
Logitech G peripheral owners
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Side by side
| Feature | Nexus 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | Logitech G HUB 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #13 in RGB Lighting Software | #16 in RGB Lighting Software |
| Best for | Cross-platform RGB power users | Logitech G peripheral owners |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Features Nexus 4/4 · Logitech G HUB 4/4 | ||
| Addressable RGB control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-device sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lighting profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game lighting effects | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Device scope | Both | Peripherals |
| Maximum profiles | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Nexus is a free, open-source application for controlling PC hardware and RGB lighting, aimed at people who want to coordinate effects across components, peripherals, and smart lights. It supports Windows, Apple Silicon macOS, and x86-64… Read the review → |
Logitech G HUB is desktop software for configuring Logitech G gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, speakers, webcams, and other devices. It suits Logitech G peripheral owners who want to manage lighting and device settings in one place, with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nexus — where it wins
- Controls RGB components, peripherals, hubs, and smart lights
- Offers screen, audio, and game-linked lighting effects
- Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Hardware and lighting control are combined with system controls
- Game-linked lighting depends on supported interfaces
- Mobile apps complement a desktop-focused hardware-control app
Logitech G HUB — where it wins
- LIGHTSYNC supports animations, per-key lighting, and audio or screen effects.
- Automatic game and application profiles can switch settings by context.
- Free on Windows and macOS, with synchronization across supported devices.
Where it doesn't
- Its device scope is Logitech G peripherals, not general-purpose RGB components.
- LIGHTSYNC capabilities vary by device, so features depend on the hardware.
- Windows Dynamic Lighting integration is limited to Windows users.
- Nexus7.6/10 · Free plan
A no-cost RGB control app with mapped LEDs, sync effects, and game-linked lighting.
Visit NexusFull verdict → - Logitech G HUB7.1/10 · Free plan
Free software for Logitech G peripherals, with lighting, device settings, and game profiles.
Visit Logitech G HUBFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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