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Bitfocus Companion vs OpenLogi

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Bitfocus Companion

7.5
Utilities

Streamdeck extension and emulation software

OpenLogi

8.0
Utilities

Local-first alternative to Logitech Options+ for HID++ devices

Metric Bitfocus Companion OpenLogi
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 8.0
30-day Installs 195 8.1K
90-day Installs 582 12.1K
365-day Installs 1.7K 12.1K
Version 5.0.4,9717,a69c14dec2 0.8.3
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.4K
GitHub Forks 62
Open Issues 46
License Apache-2.0
Language Rust
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago
First Seen Apr 8, 2025 Jun 3, 2026

Reviews

Bitfocus Companion

Bitfocus Companion is a versatile Streamdeck extension and emulator designed for controlling media, lighting, and other systems. It offers extensive customization and integration capabilities, making it ideal for streamers, DJs, and AV professionals.

Bitfocus Companion acts as a powerful extension and emulator for Elgato Streamdeck, enabling users to control various hardware and software systems with customizable buttons and macros.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable interface for controlling multiple systems
  • + Supports integration with a wide range of media and lighting systems
  • + Useful extension and emulator for Elgato Streamdeck users

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature requires manual checking for updates
  • - Limited community support and discussion

OpenLogi

OpenLogi is a privacy-focused, open-source alternative to Logitech Options+ that offers local-first control over HID++ devices. It allows users to remap buttons, adjust DPI, and customize SmartShift settings without requiring an account or telemetry. Ideal for privacy-conscious users and developers.

OpenLogi provides a native, local-first alternative to Logitech Options+ for managing HID++ devices.

Pros

  • + Privacy-focused with no account or telemetry requirements
  • + Open-source and actively maintained
  • + Written in Rust, ensuring performance and security
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - Still a relatively new project with potential for bugs
  • - Limited community discussion on Reddit