Skip to content
cask.news
← Browse all apps

atemOSC vs MonitorControl

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

atemOSC

8.0
Media & Design

Control BMD ATEM video switchers with OSC

MonitorControl

8.5
Utilities

Tool to control external monitor brightness & volume

Metric atemOSC MonitorControl
Category Media & Design Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.5
30-day Installs 5 2.9K
90-day Installs 7 8.6K
365-day Installs 16 30.2K
Version 5.0.17 4.3.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 201 32.6K
GitHub Forks 31 938
Open Issues 2 18
License MIT
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jan 7, 2021 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

atemOSC

atemOSC enables remote control of Blackmagic Design ATEM video switchers via OSC, offering flexibility and precision for video production professionals. Its key features include network control, OSC integration, and support for various ATEM models.

Controls ATEM video switchers via OSC.

Pros

  • + OSC-based control for flexibility.
  • + Network support for remote operation.
  • + Actively developed with new features.

Cons

  • - No recent community discussion.
  • - License and language details missing.

MonitorControl

MonitorControl is a macOS app that allows users to control external monitor brightness and volume, providing a seamless experience as if using a native Apple display. It supports keyboard shortcuts and displays native macOS OSDs, making it a must-have for users with external monitors.

Controls brightness and volume of external monitors using keyboard shortcuts or custom commands, displaying native macOS OSDs.

Pros

  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS, providing a native experience.
  • + Supports multiple monitors and customizable shortcuts.
  • + Actively maintained with a strong community and regular updates.
  • + Free and open-source under MIT license.
  • + Strong community support and responsive developers.

Cons

  • - Some compatibility issues with older macOS versions or specific hardware, though resolved.
  • - Limited to macOS, requiring different solutions for other platforms.