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Cooler Master MasterPlus+ vs OpenRGB

Both stand on rgb lighting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Cooler Master MasterPlus+

Free plan Windows

MasterPlus+ provides lighting controls for supported Cooler Master hardware on Windows. Compatibility varies by device, and some RGB customization requires a separate controller.

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OpenRGB brings multi-manufacturer RGB control, device synchronization, and plugin features into a free, open-source app. Check the support listing for specific device features, and note that Linux setup may require additional permissions.

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The facts

	Cooler Master MasterPlus+	OpenRGB
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	Windows	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Cooler Master MasterPlus+	Not published
Website	coolermaster.com	openrgb.org
On rgb lighting software	#5 of 33	#1 of 33

Cooler Master MasterPlus+: what it does well

Free software for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Adjusts individual LED colors, effects, and brightness on supported devices.
Compatibility list covers peripherals and PC components.
GD120 ARGB lighting can synchronize with display colors.

What to know first

Only listed for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Lighting features apply to supported devices.
Mobius 140P ARGB RGB customization needs a separately sold controller.
Motion1 motion control was removed in version 1.9.6.

OpenRGB: what it does well

Free and open source under GPL version 2
Runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS
SDK supports control and synchronization across PCs
Plugins add effects and scheduled profile changes

What to know first

Device feature support varies by device
Linux use may require udev rules
Pipeline development builds may be unstable

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