ddcctl vs Monitorian
ddcctl
github.comMonitorian
monitorian.orgSide by side
| Figure | ddcctl | Monitorian |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Monitor Control Software | 7.5 (#12) | 7.1 (#21) |
| License | The repository identifies the project as GPLv3 open source. | The download information lists the MIT License and describes Monitorian as free. |
| Purpose | ddcctl adjusts external monitors’ built-in controls from the macOS shell. | Monitorian is a Windows desktop utility for adjusting brightness on supported internal and external displays from one interface. |
| Support | The maker says they do not have time to triage new issues or provide support for non-bugs, and do not intend to moderate a support or discussion forum. | The site provides FAQ answers and troubleshooting checks for DDC/CI, cables, drivers, monitor detection, and connections. |
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In their own words
ddcctl
ddcctl is a free GPLv3 open-source command-line utility for adjusting external monitor controls from the macOS shell. Its primary controls are brightness and contrast. Depending on monitor firmware, it may also switch input source, change built-in speaker volume or RGB colors, select color presets, and reset settings. The stated scope is macOS, Macintosh hardware, and DDC-controlled monitors. Installation is available through Homebrew, downloadable release binaries, or a source build; building requires Xcode and running make. Example scripts can be invoked by Alfred, ControlPlane, or Karabiner to switch presets. The project describes itself as a personal utility in maintenance mode and asks users to debug their own issues. Its maker says there is no time to triage new issues or support non-bugs, and no support or discussion forum is planned. Verification is manual, with no CI connected to real Macs and monitors. The releases page lists v1 as the latest release. The listed controls include DDC/CI, input switching, and command-line access.
Monitorian
Monitorian has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.