ArgyllCMS
7.4#1 in display calibration softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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pacsDisplay
5.9#13 in display calibration softwareFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | ArgyllCMS | pacsDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | 1999 |
| Installation | There is no installer or installation script; users manually place executables, configure PATH, and set up USB instruments. | The Windows installation moves files to Program Files, the Public Users folder, and the Start Menu, without changing the registry or system services. |
| License | The package is licensed under AGPLv3, with commercial licensing available for code copyrighted by Graeme Gill through ArgyllPRO. | The software is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. |
| Purpose | ArgyllCMS is an open-source ICC-compatible color management system for creating profiles and calibrating devices. | pacsDisplay is an open-source project for generating and installing DICOM grayscale LUTs and performing quality control on DICOM-calibrated displays. |
ArgyllCMS plans
- ArgyllCMSFree
- Commercial/non-AGPL licensingPriced on request
pacsDisplay plans
- pacsDisplayFree
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 pacsDisplay if…
pacsDisplay suits people responsible for calibrating DICOM grayscale displays and checking display quality in Windows 10 or 11 environments. It is also relevant to users with one of the listed compatible photometers.