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Does Razer Synapse work on Linux?

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Quick answerNo Linux version

No. Razer does not make Synapse for Linux; OpenRGB is the closest Linux alternative.

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Some Windows programs run under Wine or Bottles, but results vary by version. Check the WineHQ application database before relying on it.

Best Razer Synapse alternatives for Linux

OpenRGBRuns natively

Controls RGB lighting from many brands, including Razer, Corsair, ASUS and MSI, in one app.

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Razer Synapse on Linux: common questions

Does Razer Synapse work on Linux?

No. Razer does not make Synapse for Linux; OpenRGB is the closest Linux alternative.

What is the best Linux alternative to Razer Synapse?

OpenRGB is the closest alternative that runs on Linux. OpenRGB: OpenRGB project publishes an official Linux version of OpenRGB. It’s on Flathub (501.1K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.