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SupportCommunity help is available through GitHub Issues, Discussions, and Discord; support is voluntary and a license does not guarantee personalized support.The project directs technical support questions, bug reports, and feature requests to its GitHub issue tracker.

BetterDisplay plans

  • BetterDisplay Pro$21.99, paid once

ddcutil plans

  • ddcuiFree
  • ddcutilFree

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BetterDisplay suits Mac users who want more control over display scaling, virtual screens, or compatible monitor controls. Businesses should account for the license requirement after the trial, including for free functionality.

Pick ddcutil if…

It suits Linux users managing external monitor settings, particularly those working with color profiles. Developers can also use its C API to add monitor control to programs.

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