Alternatives to ddcctl

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

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

ASUS DisplayWidget Center

It suits owners of compatible ASUS monitors who want software controls for display settings, profiles or productivity features.

BetterDisplay

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

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

DisplayBuddy

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

Lunar

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

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

Dell Command | Update

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

DDCcontrol

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

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.

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

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

PowerToys Command Palette

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

Twinkle Tray

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

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

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