DeckPilot vs Logitech MX Creative Console

The Logitech MX Creative Console is a ~$170 dialpad for your desk. DeckPilot puts the buttons on the iPhone you already own.

The Logitech MX Creative Console pairs a physical dialpad with a keypad of LCD keys, set up through Logi Options+ on macOS 13 or later, with profiles aimed at Adobe apps. It is the successor Logitech focused on after ending direct Loupedeck sales on 28 March 2025. It listed at about $169.99 US on logitech.com as of 31 October 2026, down from $199.99.

MX Creative Console (~$169.99, was $199.99)

Quick Answer

DeckPilot is a software alternative to the Logitech MX Creative Console for Mac: your iPhone or iPad becomes the button deck, free for 8 buttons per deck, with Pro at $7.99/month, $39/year, or $79 lifetime (US list prices; local price may vary with purchasing-power pricing.). The MX Creative Console is a physical dialpad plus LCD keypad that listed at about $169.99 US on logitech.com as of 31 October 2026 (was $199.99). Pick MX for real dials and Adobe depth.

By The DeckPilot Team•Last updated October 31, 2026

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature

Logitech MX Creative Console

DeckPilot

Price

~$169.99 (logitech.com, 31 Oct 2026)

Free*

Free Tier

8 free, unlimited on Pro

Physical Dials

Yes (dialpad)

On-screen sliders

Keys

LCD keypad

Full device screen

Adobe Depth

Options+ Adobe profiles

Keyboard shortcuts + templates

Software

Logi Options+ (macOS 13+)

DeckPilot Mac app

Connection

Desk hardware

Wi-Fi & USB

Portability

Desk Only

Your Pocket

Lifetime Option

One-time hardware purchase

$79 lifetime

Multi-device

One Unit

iPhone + iPad

App-Aware Switching

App Profiles

Automatic on Pro

DeckPilot wins 6 of 11 features · Logitech MX Creative Console wins 2

* Free tier available forever (8 buttons per deck). Pro is $7.99/month, $39/year, or $79 lifetime. US list prices; local price may vary with purchasing-power pricing.

Why choose DeckPilot over Logitech MX Creative Console

No Desk Brick

The MX Creative Console is two pieces of hardware on your desk. DeckPilot uses the iPhone or iPad you already own.

Free to Start

Free is 8 buttons per deck with no time limit. The MX Creative Console listed at ~$169.99 on 31 October 2026.

Lifetime Option

Pro is $7.99/month, $39/year, or $79 lifetime (US list prices; local price may vary with purchasing-power pricing.). Pay once with the lifetime license if you hate subscriptions.

Goes Where You Go

Control your Mac from the couch or a laptop bag. A dialpad stays on the desk.

See DeckPilot in action

Pick a template. Tap the buttons. This is exactly what DeckPilot looks and feels like on your devices.

Logitech MX Creative Console vs DeckPilot — FAQ

Common questions about choosing between Logitech MX Creative Console and DeckPilot.

Is the MX Creative Console replacing Loupedeck?

Yes, in practice. Logitech ended direct Loupedeck sales on 28 March 2025 and shifted focus to the MX Creative Console. Loupedeck warranty and support continue, but legacy Loupedeck software 5.8 lost support on 30 March 2026.

Is DeckPilot an MX Creative Console alternative?

Yes, if you mostly fire shortcuts and launch apps. DeckPilot turns your iPhone or iPad into the deck: free for 8 buttons per deck, Pro at $7.99/month, $39/year, or $79 lifetime (US list prices; local price may vary with purchasing-power pricing.). If you need a physical dial for Lightroom or Premiere adjustments, the MX Creative Console (about $169.99 US on 31 October 2026) is still better.

Do I need Logi Options+ for the MX Creative Console?

Yes. The MX Creative Console is configured through Logi Options+, which needs macOS 13 or later. DeckPilot uses its own Mac app and does not need Options+.

When do the MX Creative Console dials still win?

When you adjust by feel: exposure, scrubbing a timeline, brush size. DeckPilot has on-screen sliders, not a physical dial, so tactile editors may want MX, or both.

How much does DeckPilot cost vs the MX Creative Console?

The MX Creative Console listed at about $169.99 US on logitech.com as of 31 October 2026, down from $199.99. DeckPilot is free for 8 buttons per deck; Pro is $7.99/month, $39/year, or $79 lifetime (US list prices; local price may vary with purchasing-power pricing.).