Razer Synapse vs Fnatic OP Software

Razer Synapse9.2Visit Fnatic OP Software7.6Visit

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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Fnatic OP Software #14 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Fnatic

• Razer Synapse fits best

  Razer peripheral owners needing RGB and macros

• Fnatic OP Software fits best

  Free Fnatic keyboard-and-mouse customization

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Side by side

Feature	Razer Synapse 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Fnatic OP Software 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.6
Ranking	#1 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software	#14 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software
Best for	Razer peripheral owners needing RGB and macros	Free Fnatic keyboard-and-mouse customization
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Features Razer Synapse 0/5 · Fnatic OP Software 4/5
Macro support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Per-app profiles	Not checked yet	—
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	Free access across web, Windows, and macOS Supports remapping, macros, profiles, and onboard switching Links Chroma lighting with games and partner hardware	Free on Windows and macOS Macros, remapping, profiles, and lighting controls DPI, polling-rate, and onboard macro storage support
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	Compatibility and features vary by device model No automatic per-application profile activation Desktop-only deployment
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 →	Fnatic OP Software configures compatible Fnatic keyboards, mice, and headsets on Windows and macOS. It is intended for players and other desktop users who want to remap controls, assign programmable actions, record keyboard and mouse… 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

• Fnatic OP Software — where it wins

  • Free on Windows and macOS
  • Macros, remapping, profiles, and lighting controls
  • DPI, polling-rate, and onboard macro storage support

  Where it doesn't

  • Compatibility and features vary by device model
  • No automatic per-application profile activation
  • Desktop-only deployment

• Razer Synapse9.2/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit RazerFull verdict →
• Fnatic OP Software7.6/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows and macOS utility for configuring compatible Fnatic devices.

  Visit FnaticFull verdict →