The best mouse utilities, according to hackers
8 mouse utilities recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
- Most recommendedOpenLogi39 people recommend it
- Built to lastSteerMouseowners report a median of 25 years
All mouse utilities
- OpenLogiFree, open-source, local-first Logitech Options+ alternative with no account or telemetry, praised as lighter and easy to use. Common caveat: the AI-written website puts off critics.39recommend
- SteerMouseMac app for configuring mouse buttons and behavior across many devices, replacing Logitech's software. It works reliably without running constantly in the menu bar.14recommend
- SolaarFree Linux app that pairs and configures Logitech devices, with full support for Bolt receivers. Critics say the rule editor and interface are hard to use.13recommend
- Logi Options+Official Logitech app for remapping mouse and keyboard buttons, but critics say it is bloated and memory-hungry.11recommend
- BetterMouseLight, powerful mouse customization for macOS that people use in place of Logi Options+. Critics say controls feel overwhelming and mouse speed varies by app.11recommend
- LinearMouseFree Mac app that fixes mouse problems macOS causes, like acceleration and button actions. Critics say it is only a temporary fix and cannot match Windows.7recommend
- Mac Mouse FixLets Mac users program the buttons and scroll wheel of third-party mice, including Logitech models, and smooths scrolling. People recommend it as a free-standing alternative to vendor mouse software.7recommend
- MosFree open-source macOS utility that makes mouse scrolling smooth and consistent across apps, often installed first on new Macs. No critics recorded.6recommend