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DisplayCAL vs SwitchResX
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DisplayCAL
8.0Display calibration and characterization powered by ArgyllCMS
SwitchResX
6.0Controls screen display settings
| Metric | DisplayCAL | SwitchResX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | System Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 30 | 117 |
| 90-day Installs | 89 | 377 |
| 365-day Installs | 508 | 1.4K |
| Version | 3.8.9.3 | 4.14.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 14 | 7 |
| GitHub Forks | 84 | 2 |
| Open Issues | 1 | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Python | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 8y ago |
| First Seen | Mar 12, 2016 | May 10, 2014 |
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.
SwitchResX
SwitchResX is a powerful tool for precise control of screen display settings, offering adjustments like resolution, refresh rate, and color profiles. It's ideal for designers, gamers, and anyone needing exact monitor configurations.
SwitchResX allows users to control and adjust screen display settings, including resolution, refresh rate, and color profiles.
Pros
- + Dedicated tool for precise display settings control
- + Manual adjustments for exact configurations
- + Compatible with macOS
Cons
- - Limited active development
- - Potential compatibility issues with modern macOS