ddcutil
6.6#1 in monitor control softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
Visitddcutil vs Lunar
What both publish
| Fact | ddcutil | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The documentation identifies Sanford Rockowitz as ddcutil’s developer and maintainer. | The maker’s personal site identifies Alin Panaitiu as Lunar’s developer and says he lives in Brașov, Romania. |
| Support | The project directs technical support questions, bug reports, and feature requests to its GitHub issue tracker. | Users can contact the developer through a web form, and the contact page directs license delivery issues to the Discord server. |
ddcutil plans
- ddcuiFree
- ddcutilFree
Lunar plans
- Free versionFree
- Lunar Pro$23, paid once
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.
Pick Lunar if…
Lunar suits Mac users who want to adjust external monitor settings or automate changes with Shortcuts or the command line. Its modes offer options based on ambient light, location, and schedule.