Best Gaming Peripheral Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Piper is ranked #1 of 38 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Razer Synapse and ROCCAT Swarm II. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ROCCAT Swarm II.
Razer Synapse and Logitech G HUB open the ranked selection, followed by Glorious CORE and 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2. These tools handle settings for gaming peripherals, so begin with supported device types and desktop platforms to narrow the fit for your setup. Compared on button remapping, macro support, lighting control, and profile storage, they offer several dimensions for judging customization. The free-plan and paid-from details add a cost comparison. Consider which controls you need to adjust and how you want settings organized, then weigh the entries against the devices and platforms you use.
38 gaming peripheral software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Desktop platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piper | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 | Razer Synapse | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 | ROCCAT Swarm II | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 4 |  8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows + macos | View |
| 5 |  Glorious CORE | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 |  MonsGeek Driver | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows + macos | View |
| 7 | Pulsar Fusion | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 8 |  SteelSeries Moments | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 9 |  VKBDevCfg Device Configurator | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 10 | Elgato Wave Link | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 |  Lenovo Legion Accessory Central | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 12 | Logitech G HUB | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 13 |  be quiet! IO Center | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 |  Fnatic OP Software | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 | Windows Media Player | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 16 | Akko Cloud Driver | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 | Bloody 8 Software | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 18 |  Keychron Launcher | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 19 |  LAMZU Mouse Driver | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 20 | Nacon Revolution X App | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 21 | PowerA Gamer HQ | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 22 |  Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 23 | Endgame Gear Configuration Software | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 24 |  MOZA Pit House | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows only | View |
| 25 | NZXT CAM | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which gaming peripheral software is ranked first on Inferse?
Piper is ranked #1 of 38 with a score of 6.9. Razer Synapse is second and ROCCAT Swarm II third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.