Armoury Crate alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Armoury Crate: large install with many background services, and little use for hardware from other brands. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Armoury Crate, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OpenRGB currently ranks first.
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Best Armoury Crate alternative for most people
OpenRGBLightweight open-source app that controls ASUS Aura and other brands' lighting without background bloat.
Best Armoury Crate alternative for a free option
ArtemisFree alternative for detailed custom lighting effects across mixed hardware.
Best Armoury Crate alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SignalRGBControls ASUS plus other brands in one app, with a big effects library and fan control.
Best Armoury Crate alternative for open source
OpenRGBLightweight open-source app that controls ASUS Aura and other brands' lighting without background bloat.
Best Armoury Crate alternative for Mac
OpenRGBLightweight open-source app that controls ASUS Aura and other brands' lighting without background bloat.
Best Armoury Crate alternative for Windows
OpenRGBLightweight open-source app that controls ASUS Aura and other brands' lighting without background bloat.
Best Armoury Crate alternative for Linux
OpenRGBLightweight open-source app that controls ASUS Aura and other brands' lighting without background bloat.
Armoury Crate alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Armoury Crate?
OpenRGB ranks first right now. Lightweight open-source app that controls ASUS Aura and other brands' lighting without background bloat. SignalRGB and Artemis follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Armoury Crate?
Yes. OpenRGB (open source), SignalRGB (free plan + paid) and Artemis (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Armoury Crate?
Yes: OpenRGB.
Which Armoury Crate alternatives work on Linux?
OpenRGB, SignalRGB and Artemis run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Armoury Crate?
The complaints we hear most: large install with many background services; little use for hardware from other brands; windows only.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Armoury Crate, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.