OpenRGB VS Chocolatey

Compare OpenRGB vs Chocolatey and see what are their differences.

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OpenRGB Chocolatey
618 393
- 9,849
- 1.2%
- 8.4
- 1 day ago
C#
- GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
The number of mentions indicates the total number of mentions that we've tracked plus the number of user suggested alternatives.
Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.

OpenRGB

Posts with mentions or reviews of OpenRGB. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-07-06.
  • Running Gallium OS on a very old Dell Chromebook 11 with an "Activity Light" on the back cover that, in Chrome OS, can be turned red, yellow, or blue. Any idea how I might be able to turn it on from within Linux? Maybe some terminal commands?
    1 project | /r/linux4noobs | 5 Dec 2023
    Try https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB/
  • Multi-vendor RGB controller app OpenRGB v0.9 is out now
    1 project | /r/linux_gaming | 10 Jul 2023
    Release notes: https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB/-/releases/release_0.9
  • Until RedHat Stops Violating the GPL, Fedora Should Stop Being Recommended on Here
    7 projects | /r/linux_gaming | 6 Jul 2023
    kernel patched with cherry-picked zen patches (also used in TKG kernel on Arch https://github.com/Frogging-Family/linux-tkg/blob/master/linux-tkg-patches/6.1/0003-glitched-base.patch) kernel patched with OpenRGB (https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB/-/wikis/OpenRGB-Kernel-Patch) kernel patched to enable amdgpu for pre-polaris cards by default instead of radeon kernel patched with steam deck support kernel patched with microsoft surface support (https://github.com/linux-surface/linux-surface/tree/master/patches/6.1) kernel patched with asus-linux patches for better asus laptop compatibility. (https://gitlab.com/asus-linux) kernel patched with simpledrm fix/workaround for nvidia (see: https://gitlab.com/cki-project/kernel-ark/-/merge_requests/1788 ) kernel patched with ACS override IOMMU patch for better vfio iommu group control (https://aur.archlinux.org/cgit/aur.git/tree/add-acs-overrides.patch?h=linux-vfio) kernel patched with Lenovo Legion Linux support (https://github.com/johnfanv2/LenovoLegionLinux) kernel patched with customizable USB polling rate support (https://github.com/KarsMulder/Linux-Pollrate-Patch + https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/Linux-Pollrate-Patch) kernel configured with ashmem, binder, and android support for Waydroid QSG_RENDER_LOOP=”basic” set for nvidia cards — fixes nouveau Wayland freezes. The nvidia proprietary driver sets this anyway after installation. This fixes the issue of KDE Wayland often times freezing on first login before nvidia proprietary drivers are installed. latest mesa release version provided for AMD/Intel desktop/GL drivers, mesa-git vulkan drivers provided for latest vulkan fixes/updates, built and updated regularly (every few weeks to a month on average) glibc patched with clone3 disabled (fixes CEF compatibility in applications using outdated CEF such as Discord, Steam beta) glibc patched with broken commits reverted to allow EasyAntiCheat to work for Rogue Company dnf max parallel downloads increased to 6 gst-editing-services disabled — causes WINE to hang when creating new prefixes lspci symlink from /usr/sbin/lspci to /usr/bin/lspci for Dying Light: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/forum/topic/2766/post_id=17381 ‘nobara-controller-config’ package provided for easy installation of xone and xpadneo drivers and firmware. gnome variable refresh rate patches added for mutter: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/mutter/-/merge_requests/1154 gnome mutter check-alive-timeout increased from 5 seconds to 30 seconds. This is the amount of time gnome waits before trying to determine if an application is not responding. At 5 seconds it almost immediately triggers for league of legends (and some other applications) if those applications are still in the loading phase. We feel 30 seconds is a much more reasonable wait time. gnome mutter patched with x11 fractional scaling: https://salsa.debian.org/gnome-team/mutter/-/raw/ubuntu/master/debian/patches/ubuntu/x11-Add-support-for-fractional-scaling-using-Randr.patch gnome mutter wayland and x11 fractional scaling enabled by default: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/HiDPI#Fractional_scaling gnome shell patched with https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell/-/merge_requests/2358 to allow gnome-extension-manager to auto-update without needing gnome-extension-app installed. (They both function the same but gnome-extension-manager allows management of extensions without a browser). gamescope version regularly updated goverlay version regularly updated mangohud version regularly updated vkbasalt version regularly updated vm.max_map_count = 16777216 set by default for Star Citizen xwayland patched with fix for locked fps on some systems: https://build.opensuse.org/package/view_file/home:hwsnemo:xwayland/xwayland/xwayland-vsync.diff?expand=1 supergfxctl and gnome extension + kde plasmoid enabled for laptops. Vendor agnostic and works with any combination of intel/amd/nvidia gpus.
  • [Gamers Nexus] We're Fixing this Anti-Consumer Nightmare | OpenPleb Sensors & RGB, ft. Wendell from Level1 Techs
    3 projects | /r/hardware | 9 Jun 2023
    I have a 30 series ASUS card, and Armory Crate didn't even detect my Strix 3080. Took me awhile to remove all of their bs software from my system (big thanks to Autoruns and BCUinstaller). Now I use OpenRGB to control everything.
  • MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING X TRIO
    1 project | /r/OpenRGB | 4 Jun 2023
    Have you created an issue here?
  • OpenRGB and Steelseries Apex 9
    2 projects | /r/OpenRGB | 3 Jun 2023
    OpenRGB doesn't see my Steelseries Apex 9 keyboard - is there any way to fix this? I saw adding Apex 9 recognition was requested here and a GitLab branch that adds the Apex 9 recognition was even linked but I don't know how to add this user-submitted update to OpenRGB. Any tips?
  • [TPU] CORSAIR Revolutionizes DIY PC Building with the New iCUE LINK Smart Component Ecosystem
    1 project | /r/hardware | 29 May 2023
    I'd much rather we had some convergence on a common standard so we could all just use something like OpenRGB, except knowing the monkey's paw that is modern tech we'd just end up in relevant XKCD territory.
  • what software can you to Sync RGB since RGB fusion is trash (can't detect Corsair ram)
    1 project | /r/computers | 15 May 2023
    OpenRGB is my current choice, open source is always a plus.
  • [Openrgb] Impossible d'ouvrir OpenRGB au démarrage
    1 project | /r/enfrancais | 5 May 2023
  • Is there still no version of GHub on Linux? Apparently they've been promising this for over 3 years.
    5 projects | /r/LogitechG | 3 May 2023
    Before upgrading myself to a Keychron Q3 i used OpenRGB to control RGB on Logitech trash hardware : https://i.imgur.com/mkzcQDU.png

Chocolatey

Posts with mentions or reviews of Chocolatey. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-04-09.
  • Giving Kyma a little spin ... a SpinKube
    6 projects | dev.to | 9 Apr 2024
    Authenticating with Kyma is a (in my opinion) unnecessary challenge as it leverages the OIDC-login plugin for kubectl. You find a description of the setup here. This works fine when on a Mac but can give you some headaches on a Windows and on Linux machine especially when combined with restrictive setups in corporate environments. For Windows I can only recommend installing krew via chocolatey and then install the OIDC plugin via kubectl krew install oidc-login. At least for me that was the only way to get this working on Windows.
  • Effective Neovim Setup. A Beginner’s Guide
    5 projects | dev.to | 9 Mar 2024
    On a Windows machine, you can use Chocolatey by running the command.
  • PC MHz fluctuating
    1 project | /r/pcmasterrace | 7 Dec 2023
  • Need Help with getting Haskell onto my Windows Laptop
    2 projects | /r/haskell | 4 Dec 2023
    I've used WSL2 and GHC/Nix--worked without any issues. However, there is Chocolatey: https://chocolatey.org/
  • Python Versions and Release Cycles
    4 projects | dev.to | 29 Nov 2023
    For OSX there is homebrew or pyenv (pyenv is another solution on Linux). As pyenv compiles from source it will require setting up XCode (the Apple IDE) tools to support this which can be pretty bulky. Windows users have chocolatey but the issue there is it works off the binaries. That means it won't have the latest security release available since those are source only. Conda is also another solution which can be picked up by Visual Studio Code as available versions of Python making development easier. In the end it might be best to consider using WSL on Windows for installing a Linux version and using that instead.
  • Helm Charts: An Organised Way to Install Apps on a Kubernetes Cluster
    4 projects | dev.to | 27 Nov 2023
    Type the following commands on the Windows terminal to install helm. You can use either Scoop a command-line installer for Windows or Chocolatey which is a Package Manager for Windows to install helm.
  • Was für Tools nutzt ihr zum Einrichten und Daten übertragen auf einen neuen PC?
    1 project | /r/de_EDV | 25 Nov 2023
    Für Software ninite.com und chocolatey.org
  • Criando ambiente de desenvolvimento Java no Windows - sem wsl
    2 projects | dev.to | 14 Nov 2023
  • OpenAI Whisper: Transcribe in the Terminal for free
    5 projects | dev.to | 10 Oct 2023
    While you can install it in many ways, the easiest is using a package manager like Homebrew for macOS or chocolatey for Windows.
  • K8S Quickstart & Helm
    4 projects | dev.to | 21 Aug 2023
    Package management is not a new concept in the software industry. On Linux distros, you manage software installation and removal with package managers such as YUM/RPM or APT. On Windows, you can use Chocolatey or Homebrew on Mac.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing OpenRGB and Chocolatey you can also consider the following projects:

Aurora - Unified lighting effects across multiple brands and various games.

winget-cli - WinGet is the Windows Package Manager. This project includes a CLI (Command Line Interface), PowerShell modules, and a COM (Component Object Model) API (Application Programming Interface).

WLED - Control WS2812B and many more types of digital RGB LEDs with an ESP8266 or ESP32 over WiFi!

Scoop - A command-line installer for Windows.

liquidctl - Cross-platform CLI and Python drivers for AIO liquid coolers and other devices

Squirrel - An installation and update framework for Windows desktop apps

icue-ambilight - Ambilight for Corsair devices: Synchronise the colors of your iCue compatible devices with the content displayed on your screen.

Wix Toolset

OpenRGBEffectsPlugin

HomeBrew - 🍺 The missing package manager for macOS (or Linux)

QMK-OpenRGB - Open-source keyboard firmware for Atmel AVR and Arm USB families

video2x - A lossless video/GIF/image upscaler achieved with waifu2x, Anime4K, SRMD and RealSR. Started in Hack the Valley II, 2018.