ArgyllCMS
7.4#1 in display calibration softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitArgyllCMS vs Bodoni pressSIGN
Bodoni pressSIGN
6.6#5 in color management software$1,195 one-timeWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | ArgyllCMS | Bodoni pressSIGN |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | 1990 |
| Integrations | The maker lists DisplayCAL, The Little Argyll GUI, and CoCa as GUI front ends that use ArgyllCMS. | The maker lists closed-loop connections including Heidelberg, KBA, Komori, Roland and Ryobi systems, plus InkZone Loop, PrintFlow DIPS Online and Rutherford systems. |
| Purpose | ArgyllCMS is an open-source ICC-compatible color management system for creating profiles and calibrating devices. | pressSIGN measures, controls, monitors and evaluates colour printing for litho, flexo, gravure, screen and digital processes. |
ArgyllCMS plans
- ArgyllCMSFree
- Commercial/non-AGPL licensingPriced on request
Bodoni pressSIGN plans
- pressSIGN 12 Digital$1,195, paid once
- pressSIGN 12 Trends$1,395, paid once
- pressSIGN 12 Essential$2,595, paid once
- pressSIGN 12 Professional$3,895, paid once
Pick ArgyllCMS if…
ArgyllCMS suits users who need device profiling or calibration and are comfortable using command-line tools. Linux users with color-managed displays should note its Wayland limitation.
Pick Bodoni pressSIGN if…
pressSIGN suits print-production teams that need to monitor colour against recognised or custom targets. Its Digital edition is relevant to users adjusting curves for supported RIPs and colour servers.