ddcctl
5.8#14 in monitor control softwareFree planFree planmacOS
Visitddcctl vs ddcutil
What both publish
| Fact | ddcctl | ddcutil |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The README gives Homebrew, downloadable release binaries, and build-from-source as installation options. | The maker documents prebuilt packages and source builds; its project maintained packages include builds for some Debian, openSUSE, and Ubuntu releases, with Launchpad and Fedora COPR packages also described. |
| License | The repository identifies the project as GPLv3 open source. | ddcutil and ddcui are released under the GNU General Public License, version 2. |
| Purpose | ddcctl adjusts external monitors’ built-in controls from the macOS shell. | ddcutil is a Linux program for managing monitor settings such as brightness, color levels, and input source. |
| Support | The maker says they do not have time to triage new issues or provide support for non-bugs, and do not intend to moderate a support or discussion forum. | The project directs technical support questions, bug reports, and feature requests to its GitHub issue tracker. |
ddcctl plans
- ddcctlFree
ddcutil plans
- ddcuiFree
- ddcutilFree
Pick ddcctl if…
It suits macOS users who want shell-based controls for DDC-compatible external monitors. Users should be prepared to troubleshoot compatibility and issues themselves.
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.