ChromaPure vs Datacolor Spyder
ChromaPure
chromapure.co.ukDatacolor Spyder
datacolor.comSide by side
| Figure | ChromaPure | Datacolor Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Display Calibration Software | 7.6 (#11) | 7.8 (#7) |
| Audience | The Standard edition is described for beginners and enthusiasts, while the Pro edition is described for professionals. | The product is positioned for professional photographers and advanced photo editing for digital sharing or printing. |
| Purpose | ChromaPure works with test patterns and a colorimeter to calibrate video displays toward industry standards. | Datacolor Spyder uses a hardware sensor and software to calibrate display color for photo editing. |
Plans
ChromaPure
- Auto-Calibrate Add-On$134, paid once
- ChromaPure 3 Standard$180, paid once
- Advanced Auto-Calibrate Add-On$204, paid once
- ChromaPure 3 Plus$260, paid once
- ChromaPure 3 Pro$999, paid once
In their own words
ChromaPure
ChromaPure has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Datacolor Spyder
Datacolor Spyder is a paid display-calibration product for professional photographers and advanced photo editing. Its hardware sensor connects through USB-C, with a USB-A adapter included, while software calibrates LCD, mini-LED, OLED and QD-OLED monitors, including Apple XDR and Liquid Retina displays. Room Light Monitoring measures the room’s light and can warn when recalibration is needed or adjust profiles automatically according to the light level. DevicePreview shows how photos may appear on mobile devices while they remain on the calibrated monitor. A full-screen comparison shows the display before and after calibration, with 11 brightness settings. The comparison table lists unlimited supported displays, subject to computer capability. Spyder supports Windows 10 or 11 and macOS 10.14 through macOS 26, and requires internet access for downloading and activating the software. It calibrates monitors only, not phones or tablets. The listed price is $169 as a one-time purchase.