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BetterDisplay

Ch 076.8of 25 Monitor Control Software
  1. 1Runs onMac
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3Supported platformsmacOS
  4. 4DDC/CI controlYes
  5. 5Input switchingYes
  6. 6Monitor profilesNo
  7. 7Settings schedulingNo
  8. 8CLI or API accessYes
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Overview

BetterDisplay is ranked #7 of 25 in monitor control software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. A free trial is offered.

BetterDisplay plans and pricing

All plans
BetterDisplay Pro $21.99 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 betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on monitor control software

Free plan
Yesbetterdisplay.pro
Supported platforms
macOSbetterdisplay.pro
DDC/CI control
Yesbetterdisplay.pro
Input switching
Yesbetterdisplay.pro
Monitor profiles
Nobetterdisplay.pro
Settings scheduling
Nobetterdisplay.pro
CLI or API access
Yesbetterdisplay.pro
Auto brightness
Nobetterdisplay.pro

Facts

What it does
BetterDisplay manages Mac display settings, including brightness, resolution, color, and display connections.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Scaling
It can convert internal and natively connected external displays to flexibly scaled HiDPI displays.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
HDR and XDR
It offers XDR/HDR brightness upscaling, with support and brightness dependent on the display and Mac.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Virtual screens
Users can create virtual screens with different aspect ratios and resolutions, subject to compatible Mac requirements for HDR and high refresh rates.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Picture in Picture
The app can create Picture in Picture windows for physical displays or virtual screens and capture selected windows or groups.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
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.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Automation
Integrations include macOS Shortcuts, a command-line interface, custom URLs, HTTP, notifications, and scripts.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
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.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
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.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Free use
Non-business users can continue using free functionality after the 14-day trial; Pro features require a license.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Business licensing
Businesses are required to purchase a Pro license to use any app functionality beyond the trial, including free features.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
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.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Support
Community help is available through GitHub Issues, Discussions, and Discord; support is voluntary and a license does not guarantee personalized support.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Downloads
The official download page provides the app for macOS and links to GitHub releases.betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026

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