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Higround Forge

Free#12 of 105 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software

Higround Forge: A free browser tool for detailed Higround keyboard and mouse tuning on Windows. Ranked #12 of 105 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple browser-based device tuning.

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At a glance

Editor score
7.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Simple browser-based device tuning
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Supported operating systems
Windows
Founded
2020 · Los Angeles, California, United States
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Adjusts actuation, rapid trigger, SOCD, DPI, polling rate, and motion settings.
- Supports up to 10 profiles with import and export.
- Stores compatible settings in device onboard memory without installation.
Where it doesn't
- Works with selected Higround keyboards and mice only.
- PC use requires a Chromium-based browser and Windows compatibility.
- Does not document automatic per-application profile switching.

Our verdict on Higround Forge

Higround Forge is free, browser-based customization software for selected Higround keyboards and mice, including Summit 65, Basecamp 65HE, and Yuma mice. It is aimed at Windows PC users who want to tune device behavior without installing a desktop application or running background processes. No login is required, and settings can be saved to compatible device onboard memory. The product is a focused fit for solo users and teams managing compatible Higround peripherals, rather than a general-purpose utility for mixed hardware.

Its main strength is the depth of device-level controls in a browser interface. Keyboard options include lighting controls, per-key and side-LED controls on Summit 65, base and Fn-layer keybinds, actuation-point adjustment, rapid-trigger sensitivity, and SOCD configuration. Mouse controls cover DPI stages, exact DPI sensitivity, polling rate, debounce, motion sync, lift-off distance, keybinds, ripple control, angle snapping, and sleep-timer settings. Up to 10 profiles can be imported and exported, giving users a practical way to preserve or transfer configurations.

Forge’s limitations come from its narrow hardware and platform fit. It is intended for compatible Higround devices and requires a PC using a Chromium-based browser; macOS and Linux are not documented. The published product details also do not document automatic per-application profile switching, so users seeking operating-system-wide automation or broad peripheral compatibility should consider another tool. Choose Forge when browser-based access, onboard storage, and detailed keyboard and mouse tuning matter. Choose an alternative when support for other brands, non-Windows computers, or automatic application-based profiles is a priority.

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Higround Forge pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Higround Forge fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported operating systems	Windows
Macro support	Not verified
Per-app profiles	Not verified
Onboard device memory	Yes
Polling rate control	Yes
Sensitivity controls	Yes
Profile slots	10 profiles
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	higround.co
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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