ArgyllCMS
7.4#1 in display calibration softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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ColourSpace
6.3#5 in display calibration softwareFree planFree planmacOSWindows
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| Fact | ArgyllCMS | ColourSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker lists DisplayCAL, The Little Argyll GUI, and CoCa as GUI front ends that use ArgyllCMS. | The maker lists integrations with displays and video systems including ASUS ProArt, EIZO, BenQ, LG TVs, AJA ColorBox, Lumagen Radiance, and madVR Envy. |
| Purpose | ArgyllCMS is an open-source ICC-compatible color management system for creating profiles and calibrating devices. | ColourSpace provides display calibration and colour management for professional film, post-production and broadcast work, medical environments, Pro AV, and home cinema. |
ArgyllCMS plans
- ArgyllCMSFree
- Commercial/non-AGPL licensingPriced on request
ColourSpace plans
- ColourSpace ZROFree
- ColourSpace DPS—
- ColourSpace Rental—
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 ColourSpace if…
ColourSpace suits people who need LUT, multi-monitor or HDR display calibration on Windows. Mac users can consider it if Windows emulation works for their setup.