ClickMonitorDDC
6.5#2 in monitor control softwareFree planFree planWindows
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Monitor Switch
6.3#5 in monitor control softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | ClickMonitorDDC | Monitor Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Settings can be adjusted with tray controls, hotkeys, or the mouse wheel, and profiles can be switched with shortcuts. | It can control input source, brightness, contrast, volume, mute, picture mode, colour temperature, RGB gain and black level when the monitor exposes them. |
| Limitations | Some laptop displays may restrict DDC/CI, and some monitors may not support all settings. | Switching to a computer that is off can show a black screen, and the service cannot detect that condition in advance. |
| Purpose | ClickMonitorDDC controls external monitor settings from Windows using DDC/CI. | Monitor Switch changes a monitor’s input source using DDC/CI, controlled through HTTP, a web UI, or Home Assistant. |
ClickMonitorDDC plans
- FreeFree
Monitor Switch plans
- MIT-licensed open-source softwareFree
Pick ClickMonitorDDC if…
ClickMonitorDDC may suit Windows users who want to manage supported external monitor settings from their computer. It is described for professionals, gamers, and everyday users.
Pick Monitor Switch if…
It suits people who switch one monitor between computers and are comfortable setting up a Raspberry Pi on a trusted LAN. Home Assistant users can expose monitor controls as entities.