Periph vs Logi Options+
Options+ breaks after updates, feels laggy, and climbs into gigabytes of RAM. Periph is the best Logitech device app we know how to build: native HID++, instant window, seamless Options+ import, and ships fixes and improvements every few weeks, not once a year when the suite breaks again. Not affiliated with Logitech.
Side by side
| Periph | Logi Options+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory after a week | Around 40 MB, steady | Starts near 300 MB, climbs into the gigabytes |
| Time to open the window | Instant | Seconds, sometimes never |
| Keeps working after an update | Yes | Not reliably |
| Fixes and new features | Every few weeks | When they ship |
| Works without an account | Yes | No |
| Works offline | Yes | Partly |
| Imports Options+ profiles | Yes, seamless | n/a |
Memory measured on an M2 MacBook Air over 7 days of normal use, August 2026. Tell us if something here is out of date.
Why Periph wins
You get the full remap stack, gesture buttons, SmartShift, DPI, thumb wheel, per-app profiles, Actions Ring, without a Logitech login, without cloud sync eating RAM, and without waiting months for a fix. Ships fixes and improvements every few weeks, not once a year when the suite breaks again.
Who should stay on Options+
Keep Options+ if you rely on Logitech cloud profiles across many machines, or if you only need occasional firmware updates and the suite still opens for you. Firmware stays with Logitech’s tool either way, Periph never writes it.
Who Periph is for
You own an MX Master, MX Keys, Lift, or similar HID++ device. You want the most seamless remap experience on Mac or Windows. You are done with a suite that stalls, leaks memory, and breaks after updates. You want an app that actually ships: 14-day trial, then $39/year (3 machines) or $89 once (5 machines).
Quit Logi Options+ before you remap. Only one app can own the Bolt or Unifying receiver.
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Periph is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Logitech. Logitech, Logi, Options+, MX and Bolt are trademarks of Logitech International S.A.