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OpenRGB VS Cairo Shell

Compare OpenRGB VS Cairo Shell and see what are their differences

OpenRGB logo OpenRGB

OpenRGB is an all-in-one network-based software development kit that allows you to use third-party software to control all of your RGB.

Cairo Shell logo Cairo Shell

Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows.
  • OpenRGB Landing page
    Landing page //
    2023-10-14
  • Cairo Shell Landing page
    Landing page //
    2021-09-19

OpenRGB videos

how to start up openrgb with windows

More videos:

  • Demo - OpenRGB 0.3 - Setup and Demo on Windows

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Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to OpenRGB and Cairo Shell)
Note Taking
55 55%
45% 45
Image Optimisation
0 0%
100% 100
OS & Utilities
59 59%
41% 41
Gaming
100 100%
0% 0

User comments

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, OpenRGB seems to be a lot more popular than Cairo Shell. While we know about 198 links to OpenRGB, we've tracked only 2 mentions of Cairo Shell. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

OpenRGB mentions (198)

  • programs have multiple tabs open and 300mb of ram usage
    I don’t think you need any special software for the cooler, CAM just handles the RGB and I think the display on the block. If you can live without that (OpenRGB can potentially handle the RGB, not sure about the display) then you should be able to get rid of it (assuming NZXT let you uninstall it without needing a reinstall, unlike Asus and Armory Crate…). Source: 5 months ago
  • MSI Center Mystic Light LEDKeeper2.exe High CPU Usage
    Openrgb.org works on all 3 of my MSI boards, Razor KB and mouse too. Small and simple. Source: 5 months ago
  • td500 mesh fans
    If you've connected the ARGB Header to your Motherboard, you'll have to use some software like OpenRGB, but if not - try pressing the "Reset" button (located on the left-hand side of the Front Panel) which hopefully will switch between RGB modes. Source: 6 months ago
  • Windows Dynamic Lighting RGB control on Linux ?
    Controlling RGB devices on Linux has always been kinda finicky. Too much proprietary nonsense and Windows-only software. With so many vendors jumping on this open standard would it potentially open up way more devices to be controlled by one app on Linux? Would a project like OpenRGB be able to get this working? I'm not a developer, so apologies if this ultimately means nothing. Source: 8 months ago
  • RGB strip options for MAG B650 Tomahawk w/ WIFI
    You could try OpenRGB and see if it detects and allows you to change your lights. Source: 8 months ago
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Cairo Shell mentions (2)

  • Microsoft is turning Windows 11's Start Menu into an advertisement delivery system
    Back when I was an edgy teenager I tried every Windows desktop shell replacement available. My favorites were LiteStep and Emerge Desktop. I was there when Cairo Shell first emerged but has never tried a working version since I moved to other OSes before any usable version was out. I am now using Windows for work and I think it’s time to revisit these options. Source: over 1 year ago
  • My first personal server
    Hyper-V Server 2019 gets my vote, with the Cairo Desktop it's a near unbeatable setup. Add the FoD pack, browser of your choice, Windows Admin Center for local management of the entire system including virtualized guests. It's a very robust enterprise grade server that requires NO LICENSE and ends up having a very nice GUI for a core server. Source: over 2 years ago

What are some alternatives?

When comparing OpenRGB and Cairo Shell, you can also consider the following products

Artemis RGB - An overview of the guides that'll teach you how to use Artemis

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