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What it is

BetterDisplay is a macOS app for managing display brightness, resolution, color, and connections. It can provide flexible HiDPI scaling for internal and natively connected external displays, and create virtual screens with different aspect ratios and resolutions. XDR and HDR brightness upscaling is available, though support depends on the Mac and display. Picture in Picture windows can show physical displays or virtual screens, and the app can capture selected windows or groups. Compatible connections support DDC hardware control and HDMI-CEC; network control is listed for LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Philips Android TV, and Yamaha AVR. Automation options include macOS Shortcuts, command-line access, custom URLs, HTTP, notifications, and scripts. The app is free for non-business users after the 14-day trial, but Pro features require a license. BetterDisplay Pro costs $21.99, paid once for a perpetual license for covered versions and includes at least one year of updates. Businesses need a Pro license after the trial even for free functionality. Compatibility varies with the Mac, macOS version, display, and connection.

Spec sheet

What it does
BetterDisplay manages Mac display settings, including brightness, resolution, color, and display connections.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Privacy
Licensing uses Paddle, crash detection and log collection use Sentry, and the privacy policy says users can disable crash reporting, licensing features, and automatic update checks.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Support
Community help is available through GitHub Issues, Discussions, and Discord; support is voluntary and a license does not guarantee personalized support.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Automation
Integrations include macOS Shortcuts, a command-line interface, custom URLs, HTTP, notifications, and scripts.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Business licensing
Businesses are required to purchase a Pro license to use any app functionality beyond the trial, including free features.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Compatibility limits
Feature availability depends on the Mac, macOS version, display, and connection, and the developer does not guarantee compatibility with every hardware or software configuration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Display controls
It supports DDC hardware control and HDMI-CEC controls for compatible connections, plus network control for LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Philips Android TV, and Yamaha AVR.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Downloads
The official download page provides the app for macOS and links to GitHub releases.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Free use
Non-business users can continue using free functionality after the 14-day trial; Pro features require a license.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
HDR and XDR
It offers XDR/HDR brightness upscaling, with support and brightness dependent on the display and Mac.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Integration security
CLI access and notification-based integration are enabled by default, while custom URL and HTTP access are off by default; HTTP and custom-URL requests can use a security token.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Picture in Picture
The app can create Picture in Picture windows for physical displays or virtual screens and capture selected windows or groups.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Scaling
It can convert internal and natively connected external displays to flexibly scaled HiDPI displays.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro
Virtual screens
Users can create virtual screens with different aspect ratios and resolutions, subject to compatible Mac requirements for HDR and high refresh rates.Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro

Plans and prices

BetterDisplay Pro $21.99, paid once Perpetual license for covered versions; includes at least one year of updates. Unlocks Pro features for covered major app versions · Business users need a license to continue after trial Read 4 Oct 2026 · betterdisplay.pro

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Controls brightness, resolution, color, and connections.
  • Can create virtual screens with varied aspect ratios.
  • Supports DDC and HDMI-CEC for compatible connections.
  • Automation includes Shortcuts and command-line access.
  • Non-business users can continue free functionality after trial.

Limits

  • The app is for macOS only.
  • Businesses need a Pro license after the trial.
  • HDR and XDR support depends on the hardware.
  • Compatibility is not guaranteed for every configuration.

Who it suits

BetterDisplay suits Mac users who want display controls, scaling, virtual screens, or automation options. Businesses should account for the license requirement after the trial, including for free functionality.

Verdict

BetterDisplay offers a broad set of display controls and automation options for macOS, with availability tied to the connected hardware. Its free-use terms differ for businesses and non-business users, and the Pro license covers specified app versions.

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