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Polychromatic

Free#18 of 33 in RGB Lighting Software

Polychromatic: A focused, free Linux RGB controller for supported Razer peripherals. Ranked #18 of 33 in RGB Lighting Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for linux Razer peripheral owners.

6.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Linux Razer peripheral owners
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Device scope
Peripherals
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Graphical RGB control for supported Razer peripherals
- Built-in effects with reusable saved configurations
- Open-source Linux app integrated with OpenRazer
Where it doesn't
- Works only on Linux desktop systems
- Device coverage depends on OpenRazer-supported Razer hardware
- Support is centered on documentation and community channels

Our verdict on Polychromatic

Polychromatic is an open-source Linux desktop application for managing RGB lighting and other settings on supported Razer peripherals. It is aimed at people who own compatible Razer keyboards, mice, headsets, and related hardware and want a graphical control interface. The application provides controls for lighting, device settings, and reusable configurations, while remaining focused on desktop Linux rather than a hosted service. Its fit is therefore strongest for individual Linux users with hardware covered by the OpenRazer driver stack.

The published offering uses an open-source model with a free plan. Polychromatic connects with OpenRazer, which supplies the driver-stack integration needed to manage supported devices. Within the application, users can select built-in RGB effects, configure supported device settings, save lighting configurations, and apply those configurations again. This combination gives the software a clear role as a graphical layer over OpenRazer, rather than a general lighting controller for multiple operating systems or unrelated hardware ecosystems.

The main qualification is hardware and platform scope. Polychromatic is Linux desktop software, and compatibility depends on the specific Razer peripheral support available through OpenRazer. Buyers using another operating system, or using Razer hardware outside that supported scope, should choose a tool aligned with their platform or device coverage. Support is provided through documentation and community channels, so the product suits users comfortable with a focused open-source project. For Linux Razer owners seeking free graphical lighting control, saved configurations, and built-in effects, Polychromatic is a direct fit; users needing broader hardware or platform coverage should look elsewhere.

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Polychromatic pricing

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

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Polychromatic fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Device scope	Peripherals
Addressable RGB control	Not verified
Cross-device sync	Not verified
Lighting profiles	Not verified
Game lighting effects	Not verified
Maximum profiles	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Linux
Support	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: OpenRazer
Pricing	Free plan
Website	polychromatic.app
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

Polychromatic integrations

Polychromatic lists 1 integrations on its own site.

OpenRazer

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