ZMK Studio
ZMK Studio: A focused, free tool for configuring compatible ZMK wireless keyboards. Ranked #75 of 105 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for ZMK keyboard users configuring wireless boards.
At a glance
- Editor score5.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forZMK keyboard users configuring wireless boards
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Supported operating systemsCross-platform
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Changes keymaps while the keyboard remains in use
- Supports USB and Bluetooth Low Energy configuration
- Offers layers, behaviors, and alternative physical layouts
Where it doesn't
- Requires keyboard firmware built with ZMK Studio support
- Only compatible keyboards can use runtime configuration
- Macro configuration is not currently supported
Our verdict on ZMK Studio
ZMK Studio is a web and native desktop application for configuring compatible keyboards running ZMK firmware. It is aimed at users who want to adjust keymaps on supported ZMK boards without replacing the keyboard’s firmware configuration for every change. The application runs across Windows, macOS, and Linux, and its runtime features are designed for compatible keyboards rather than general keyboard or mouse customization.
Its strongest area is runtime keymap control. Users can change mappings while the keyboard is in use, connect through USB, and configure through Bluetooth Low Energy on supported clients. ZMK Studio supports assigning predefined and user-defined behaviors to keys, renaming layers, enabling extra layers, and selecting alternative predefined physical layouts. The Restore Stock Settings option removes Studio customizations, providing a direct way to return to the keyboard’s stock configuration.
The main consideration is compatibility. Keyboard firmware must be built with ZMK Studio support, and only compatible keyboards can use its runtime configuration features, so it is not a universal utility for keyboards or mice. The published capability list also identifies macro configuration as planned rather than currently supported. Choose ZMK Studio if your board and firmware meet its requirements and you want open-source, cross-platform runtime keymap management. Choose an alternative if you need broad device coverage, conventional macro configuration, or support for hardware outside the ZMK ecosystem.
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ZMK Studio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Supported operating systems | Cross-platform |
| Macro support | No |
| Per-app profiles | Not verified |
| Onboard device memory | Not verified |
| Polling rate control | Not verified |
| Sensitivity controls | Not verified |
| Profile slots | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: USB, Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | zmk.studio |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
ZMK Studio integrations
ZMK Studio lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- USB
- Bluetooth Low Energy
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