Razer Synapse vs Logi Options+

Razer Synapse9.2Visit Logi Options+9.1Visit

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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Logi Options+ #2 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Logitech

• Razer Synapse fits best

  Razer peripheral owners needing RGB and macros

• Logi Options+ fits best

  Broad keyboard and mouse customization

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Side by side

Feature	Razer Synapse 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Logi Options+ 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software	#2 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software
Best for	Razer peripheral owners needing RGB and macros	Broad 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
Integrations	4 integrations	11 integrations
Features Razer Synapse 0/5 · Logi Options+ 4/5
Macro support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Per-app profiles	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Onboard device memory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Remaps buttons and keys with app-specific profiles Adds Smart Actions for multi-step automation Flow controls multiple computers and transfers files
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	Customization depends on compatible Logitech devices Supports Windows and macOS only Feature availability varies by device
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 →	Logi Options+ is Logitech’s desktop customization software for compatible mice, keyboards, touchpads, lights, webcams, presentation remotes, and the MX Creative Console. It is intended for people who want to remap buttons and keys, create… 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

• Logi Options+ — where it wins

  • Remaps buttons and keys with app-specific profiles
  • Adds Smart Actions for multi-step automation
  • Flow controls multiple computers and transfers files

  Where it doesn't

  • Customization depends on compatible Logitech devices
  • Supports Windows and macOS only
  • Feature availability varies by device

• Razer Synapse9.2/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit RazerFull verdict →
• Logi Options+9.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad free toolkit for remapping, automation, profiles, and multi-computer control.

  Visit LogitechFull verdict →