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Aurora RGB

Free#12 of 33 in RGB Lighting Software

Aurora RGB: A free, Windows-only RGB controller for multi-brand devices, profiles, and game-linked effects. Ranked #12 of 33 in RGB Lighting Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source multi-brand RGB enthusiasts.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Open-source multi-brand RGB enthusiasts
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Device scope
    Both
  • Facts checked
    19 Sep 2026
Aurora RGB screenshot

  • Where it wins

    • Controls peripherals and Wi-Fi lights across multiple brands
    • Layered effects, gradients, profiles, and keybinds support customization
    • Game integrations, audio visualization, and scripting extend lighting options

  • Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only distribution rules out macOS and Linux setups
    • Device support depends on native or OpenRGB integrations
    • Its focus is RGB lighting rather than broader device management

Our verdict on Aurora RGB

Aurora RGB is open-source software for controlling RGB peripherals and lighting devices from multiple brands. It is aimed at Windows users who want one place to manage supported keyboards, mice, mousepads, fans, and Wi-Fi lights. Layered lighting effects, customizable gradients, profiles, device layouts, and remapping give it scope beyond a single-device color controller. It also supports game-linked effects, audio visualization, and scripting for custom lighting effects and devices.

The software’s breadth comes from native device integrations and OpenRGB, alongside integrations for Logitech, Razer, Corsair, ASUS, Nanoleaf, Philips Hue, and Yeelight. Game and application integrations include CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Rocket League, and OBS Studio. Profiles can be created, switched, imported, exported, and assigned keybinds, which suits people who want to change lighting setups without rebuilding them. Device layouts and remapping add control over how supported devices are represented and configured. Users should check that their particular devices are supported through the relevant integrations before choosing it.

Aurora RGB is free, and all features are available without paid tiers. It is distributed for Windows as an installer or standalone executable through the project’s GitHub repository. That makes the software a fit for enthusiasts looking for customizable, multi-brand RGB control without a software subscription. The main constraint is platform: its documented distribution is for Windows, so it is not a match for macOS or Linux setups. Its focus is also specifically lighting and supported-device configuration, not general-purpose device management. Choose it for flexible RGB control across compatible devices; look elsewhere if Windows support or RGB-focused scope does not fit your setup.

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Aurora RGB pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on project-aurora.com

Aurora RGB fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Device scopeBoth
Addressable RGB controlYes
Cross-device syncYes
Lighting profilesYes
Game lighting effectsYes
Maximum profilesNot verified
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows
Integrations13 integrations: Logitech, Razer, Corsair, ASUS, OpenRGB, Nanoleaf …
PricingFree plan
Websiteproject-aurora.com
Facts checked19 Sep 2026

Aurora RGB integrations

Aurora RGB lists 13 integrations on its own site.

  • Logitech
  • Razer
  • Corsair
  • ASUS
  • OpenRGB
  • Nanoleaf
  • Philips Hue
  • Yeelight
  • CS2
  • Dota 2
  • League of Legends
  • Rocket League
  • OBS Studio

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