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Alternatives to ASUS DisplayWidget Center

The tools Specifiction weighs against ASUS DisplayWidget Center, from its list of monitor control software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 ClickMonitorDDC

    It suits Windows users who want to adjust external monitors from the desktop, including users managing several displays or profiles.

    Free plan Windows
    8.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 AOC G-Menu

    G-Menu suits gaming setups using supported AOC devices on Windows.

    Free plan Windows
    8.4 Visit Specs
  3. 03 ddcutil

    It suits Linux users managing external monitor settings, especially people handling color profiles, and developers needing monitor control through a C API.

    Free plan Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.4 Visit Specs
  4. 04 BetterDisplay

    BetterDisplay suits Mac users who want display controls, scaling, virtual screens, or automation options.

    Free trial macOS
    8.1 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Monitor Switch

    Monitor Switch suits people who switch one monitor between computers and want browser, API, script, or Home Assistant controls.

    Free plan Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  6. 06 DisplayBuddy

    DisplayBuddy suits Mac or Windows users who want monitor controls, saved presets, or synchronized brightness.

    Free trial Windows · macOS
    7.9 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Lunar

    Lunar suits Mac users who want to adjust external monitor brightness or automate monitor settings.

    Free plan macOS
    7.9 Visit Specs
  8. 08 DDC-CI Control Bridge

    It suits users who want to connect monitor controls to AI agents through MCP or to automation platforms through MQTT.

    Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    7.6 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Dell Command | Update

    Dell commercial-client administrators and users who want scheduled or automated system updates can use Dell Command | Update.

    Free plan Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  10. 10 DDCcontrol

    It suits Linux users who need graphical or command-line control of compatible monitors.

    Free plan Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  11. 11 ddcctl

    It suits Mac users controlling compatible external monitors from scripts or the shell.

    Free plan macOS
    7.5 Visit Specs
  12. 12 LG OnScreen Control

    It suits LG monitor owners who want to adjust display settings or use screen-layout and picture-mode tools from a Windows or macOS computer.

    Free plan Windows · macOS
    7.5 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Monitor Brightness Control

    It suits Linux users who need to adjust brightness or contrast on external DDC/CI-compatible monitors.

    Free plan Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  14. 14 ExtLume

    It suits Windows laptop users who need brightness control for external monitors.

    Free plan Windows
    7.4 Visit Specs
  15. 15 PowerToys Command Palette

    Command Palette suits Windows users who want one keyboard-driven place for apps, files, commands and system tools.

    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Twinkle Tray

    It suits Windows users who want centralized brightness adjustment for multiple displays, with scheduling or hotkey controls.

    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  17. 17 ddcci
    Linux
    7.1 Visit Specs
  18. 18 m1ddc

    m1ddc suits Apple Silicon Mac users who need command-line DDC/CI control of external displays or want to embed display commands in scripts.

    Free plan macOS
    7.1 Visit Specs
  19. 19 MonitorControl

    It suits Mac users managing external, Apple, built-in, or virtual displays from one set of controls.

    Free plan macOS
    7.1 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Monitorian
    Free plan Windows
    7.1 Visit Specs
  21. 21 winddcutil
    Free plan Windows
    6.9 Visit Specs
  22. 22 ControlMyMonitor
    Windows
    5.9 Visit Specs
  23. 23 MonitorControl Pro
    Windows
    5.3 Visit Specs

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