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ASTRO Command Center vs be quiet! IO Center
Both stand on gaming peripheral software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
ASTRO Command Center provides headset configuration for a defined list of Astro devices. Check both your model and operating system before downloading, because Logitech assigns some products to other applications.
Visit ASTRO Command Center Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Choose IO Center if you own compatible be quiet! gear and want configurable lighting, key remapping, macros, and profiles at no cost. Look elsewhere if you need a desktop app for macOS or Linux, or want custom keyboard lighting to run without IO Center in the background.
Visit be quiet! IO CenterThe facts
| ASTRO Command Center | be quiet! IO Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | be quiet! IO Center |
| Website | logitechg.com | bequiet.com |
| On gaming peripheral software | #5 of 39 | #1 of 39 |
ASTRO Command Center: what it does well
- Free software
- Windows and Mac downloads
- Supports MIXAMP PRO TR devices
- Mac supports A20 Gen 1
- Separate tools cover newer models
What to know first
- Device compatibility varies by operating system
- Windows excludes A20 headsets
- C40 TR requires separate software
- Not for every Astro product
be quiet! IO Center: what it does well
- Customize individual LEDs or select preset RGB effects.
- Remap keys to media controls, tools, files, and applications.
- Create macros with adjustable delays and action order.
- Launch profiles when applications run, or import and export them.
- Save settings to a keyboard’s onboard memory.
What to know first
- The desktop app is offered for Windows only.
- Custom keyboard lighting effects require IO Center to run in the background.
- The web version requires a Chromium-based browser.
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