Razer Synapse vs ASUS Armoury Crate

Razer Synapse9.2Visit ASUS Armoury Crate8.8Visit

Higher score Razer Synapse #1 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Razer

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ASUS Armoury Crate #4 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ASUS

• Razer Synapse fits best

  Razer peripheral owners needing RGB and macros

• ASUS Armoury Crate fits best

  Windows users with ASUS gaming hardware

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Side by side

Feature	Razer Synapse 9.2/10 Visit ↗	ASUS Armoury Crate 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software	#4 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software
Best for	Razer peripheral owners needing RGB and macros	Windows users with ASUS gaming hardware
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Windows
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Features Razer Synapse 0/5 · ASUS Armoury Crate 0/5
Macro support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Per-app profiles	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Onboard device memory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Polling rate control	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sensitivity controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Profile slots	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free access across web, Windows, and macOS Supports remapping, macros, profiles, and onboard switching Links Chroma lighting with games and partner hardware	Aura Sync synchronizes lighting across compatible devices. Scenario profiles connect settings to applications and games. Combines lighting, monitoring, updates, and BIOS management.
Cons	Designed around compatible Razer peripherals and lighting devices Some lighting features depend on Chroma-compatible hardware Broader hardware ecosystems may need a different customization tool	Windows is the only listed platform. Compatibility centers on ASUS, ROG, TUF Gaming, and Aura Sync devices. Feature availability varies by supported device model.
Our verdict	Razer Synapse is free desktop and web software for configuring compatible Razer gaming hardware. It is aimed at peripheral owners who want to remap buttons and controls, create macros, adjust performance settings, manage device profiles,… Read the review →	ASUS Armoury Crate is a free Windows application for configuring and monitoring compatible ASUS, ROG, and TUF Gaming laptops, desktops, components, and peripherals. It is aimed at Windows users who want one interface for RGB lighting,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Razer Synapse — where it wins

  • Free access across web, Windows, and macOS
  • Supports remapping, macros, profiles, and onboard switching
  • Links Chroma lighting with games and partner hardware

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed around compatible Razer peripherals and lighting devices
  • Some lighting features depend on Chroma-compatible hardware
  • Broader hardware ecosystems may need a different customization tool

• ASUS Armoury Crate — where it wins

  • Aura Sync synchronizes lighting across compatible devices.
  • Scenario profiles connect settings to applications and games.
  • Combines lighting, monitoring, updates, and BIOS management.

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows is the only listed platform.
  • Compatibility centers on ASUS, ROG, TUF Gaming, and Aura Sync devices.
  • Feature availability varies by supported device model.

• Razer Synapse9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free Razer-focused hub for remapping, macros, profiles, and Chroma lighting.

  Visit RazerFull verdict →
• ASUS Armoury Crate8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows control hub for ASUS hardware, lighting, profiles, and updates.

  Visit ASUSFull verdict →