ArgyllCMS
7.4#1 in display calibration softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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DisplayCAL
6.2#6 in display calibration softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | ArgyllCMS | DisplayCAL |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker lists DisplayCAL, The Little Argyll GUI, and CoCa as GUI front ends that use ArgyllCMS. | The site documents madVR and DaVinci Resolve (10.1+) as pattern generators and Chromecast support as an optional dependency. |
| License | The package is licensed under AGPLv3, with commercial licensing available for code copyrighted by Graeme Gill through ArgyllPRO. | DisplayCAL is free software under GNU GPL version 3 or later and is supplied without warranty. |
| Purpose | ArgyllCMS is an open-source ICC-compatible color management system for creating profiles and calibrating devices. | DisplayCAL is a display calibration and profiling solution built on ArgyllCMS. |
ArgyllCMS plans
- ArgyllCMSFree
- Commercial/non-AGPL licensingPriced on request
DisplayCAL plans
- DisplayCALFree
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 DisplayCAL if…
DisplayCAL suits people who need to calibrate or profile displays and have a supported measurement instrument. Its multi-display support and video 3D LUT tools may also suit more involved color workflows.