ddcutil
6.6#1 in monitor control softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Monitor Switch
6.3#5 in monitor control softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | ddcutil | Monitor Switch |
|---|---|---|
| License | ddcutil and ddcui are released under the GNU General Public License, version 2. | The repository identifies the project as MIT licensed. |
| Monitor controls | Its commands can detect monitors, report capabilities, read and set VCP feature values, and save or restore color related settings. | It can expose monitor controls including brightness, contrast, volume, mute, picture mode, colour temperature, RGB gain, and black level. |
| Purpose | ddcutil is a Linux program for managing monitor settings such as brightness, color levels, and input source. | Monitor Switch changes a monitor’s input source using DDC/CI, controlled through HTTP, a web UI, or Home Assistant. |
ddcutil plans
- ddcuiFree
- ddcutilFree
Monitor Switch plans
- MIT-licensed open-source softwareFree
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 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.