Relackout

Best ONYX alternatives in 2026

Explore alternatives to ONYX, starting with Relackout, and compare their strengths.

  1. Our first choice

    1. Relackout

    • Relackout runs on macOS and Linux as well as Windows; ONYX PC is Windows-only.
    • Relackout includes MIDI mappings and OSC control without buying an ONYX hardware unlock.
    • Relackout includes browser Remote access without a TouchOSC app or OSC-unlocking ONYX tier.
    • Relackout Workspaces keep each venue patch and programming together; ONYX Workspaces organize views inside a show.
    • Relackout offers monthly, yearly or lifetime licensing and a 14-day trial; ONYX uses free mode plus hardware unlocks and a short protocol trial.
    Relackout vs ONYX

  2. 2. Avolites Titan PC / Titan One

    Windows console software with hardware licensing and Titan show compatibility.

    OSC control
    Not supported

    OSC omitted from Titan 19's complete external-trigger protocol list

    [8]
    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    Requires licensed Avolites hardware

    [1] [2]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    T1/AvoKey hardware unlock

    [2]
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  3. 3. ChamSys MagicQ PC

    Console-style lighting control with free network output, integrated visualization and a ChamSys hardware ecosystem.

    Sound-reactive lighting
    Add-on required

    Qualifying ChamSys hardware unlocks PC audio input

    [7] [2]
    Phone/tablet remote
    Add-on required

    Core mode hardware required; iOS/Android remote app

    [12] [1]
    MIDI control & feedback
    Add-on required

    Unlocked mode hardware enables third-party MIDI interfaces

    [2]
    Compare with ChamSys MagicQ PC

  4. 4. ETC Eos / ETCnomad

    Eos console software for theatre programming on a Mac or Windows PC.

    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    ETCnomad key unlocks network output

    [3]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    ETCnomad key unlocks network output

    [3]
    USB DMX interfaces
    Add-on required

    ETCnomad key; up to four Gadget/Gadget II interfaces

    [3]
    Compare with ETC Eos / ETCnomad

  5. 5. grandMA3 onPC

    The grandMA3 console environment on Windows and macOS, with free programming and MA hardware unlocking live output.

    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    MA onPC hardware required to unlock output

    [1] [4]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    MA onPC hardware required to unlock output

    [1] [4]
    USB DMX interfaces
    Add-on required

    MA USB-connected output hardware, including onPC DMX-key

    [2]
    Compare with grandMA3 onPC

  6. 6. Hog 4 PC

    Legacy Windows console software for Hog 4 shows and hardware.

    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    Requires output-unlocking Hog hardware or ETCnomad key

    [2]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    Requires output-unlocking Hog hardware or ETCnomad key

    [2]
    USB DMX interfaces
    Add-on required

    USB Widgets, or Gadget II with ETCnomad key

    [2]
    Compare with Hog 4 PC

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