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Dygma Bazecor vs HYTE Nexus

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

Dygma Bazecor

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose Bazecor if you use or are considering a Dygma programmable keyboard and want control over key mappings, layers, macros or lighting. Its virtual keyboard offers a way to explore the configurator without owning a keyboard. Look elsewhere if you need a configurator for keyboards other than Dygma’s.

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HYTE Nexus

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Choose HYTE Nexus if you want free PC monitoring, cooling, lighting, and panel controls in one open-source desktop app. Its broad feature set includes remote phone controls and smart-light integrations. Check the platform limits if you use Windows on ARM, an Intel Mac, or ARM Linux.

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The facts

Dygma BazecorHYTE Nexus
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsAndroid, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedHYTE Nexus
Websitedygma.comhyte.com
On keyboard and mouse customization software#12 of 105#8 of 105

Dygma Bazecor: what it does well

  • Free configurator for Dygma programmable keyboards.
  • Create up to 10 remappable layers.
  • Supports macros, combo keys and dual-function keys.
  • Assign mouse movement, clicks and wheel actions to keys.
  • Customizable per-key RGB lighting can vary by layer.

What to know first

  • Designed for Dygma programmable keyboards.
  • Superkeys are marked beta.
  • Layer Lens in version 1.10.0 initially required Sonsei, English US layouts and firmware v1.1.0.

HYTE Nexus: what it does well

  • Monitors CPU, GPU, RAM, network, disks, fans, and temperatures.
  • Builds temperature-based fan and pump curves with three presets.
  • Includes more than 75 lighting shader effects and sync options.
  • Checks storage, memory, GPU, and cooling health continuously.
  • Supports Philips Hue, Govee, WLED, E1.31, and Home Assistant.

What to know first

  • No builds for Windows on ARM, Intel Macs, or ARM Linux.
  • Profile sync is limited to five profiles of 512 KB each.
  • Per-game frame-rate history is available on Windows.

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