ArgyllCMS
7.4#1 in display calibration softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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ColorThink
6.0#11 in color management software$249 one-timemacOSWindows
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| Fact | ArgyllCMS | ColorThink |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | 1998 |
| Instrument support | The documentation lists direct support for color measurement instruments from JETI, Klein, X-Rite and Calibrite, DataColor, and other manufacturers. | Listed instruments include X-Rite i1Pro, iO, iSis and eXact; Barbieri Spectro LFP; Konica Minolta MYIRO-9; Techkon SpectroDens; and Color Sentinel CSS-110. |
| Purpose | ArgyllCMS is an open-source ICC-compatible color management system for creating profiles and calibrating devices. | ColorThink is a color graphing and analytics tool that helps users calibrate printing systems, verify accuracy, and prepare measurements for ICC profiling or use as color references. |
ArgyllCMS plans
- ArgyllCMSFree
- Commercial/non-AGPL licensingPriced on request
ColorThink plans
- ColorThink 4 Photo$249, paid once
- ColorThink 4 Photo XPlat Bundle$334, paid once
- ColorThink 4 Photo + MeasPack Bundle$448, paid once
- ColorThink 4 Pro$449, paid once
- ColorThink 4 Photo + MeasPack XPlat Bundle$601, paid once
- ColorThink 4 Pro XPlat Bundle$602, 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 ColorThink if…
It suits color-management users who calibrate printing systems, analyze color accuracy, or prepare measurements for ICC profiling. The listed instrument support and profile tools may be relevant to businesses in content-production industries.