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DisplayCAL vs BetterDisplay
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DisplayCAL
8.0Display calibration and characterization powered by ArgyllCMS
BetterDisplay
8.0Display management tool
| Metric | DisplayCAL | BetterDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 30 | 8.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 89 | 25.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 508 | 74.0K |
| Version | 3.8.9.3 | 4.2.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 14 | 30.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 84 | 556 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 174 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Python | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 12, 2016 | Jun 22, 2022 |
Reviews
DisplayCAL
DisplayCAL is an open-source tool for precise display calibration and characterization using ArgyllCMS. It's ideal for photographers, designers, and anyone needing accurate color reproduction.
Calibrates and characterizes displays using ArgyllCMS.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use.
- + Cross-platform support.
- + Integration with professional tools like Spider5.
Cons
- - Moderate GitHub activity.
- - Modernization project still in progress.
BetterDisplay
BetterDisplay is a powerful display management tool for macOS, offering features like HiDPI scaling, brightness adjustments, and virtual screens. It's ideal for users with multiple monitors or those needing advanced display configurations.
Manages display settings and configurations on macOS devices.
Pros
- + Advanced display management features
- + Active development and community support
- + Highly customizable settings
Cons
- - Some open issues and bugs
- - Occasional compatibility problems with macOS updates