DisplayBuddy
6.3#4 in monitor control software$24.99 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitDisplayBuddy vs m1ddc
What both publish
| Fact | DisplayBuddy | m1ddc |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | The Mac app can schedule presets by sunrise, sunset, time of day, charger state, or connected display, and supports macOS Shortcuts, Siri, a CLI, and MCP. | The README describes the tool as useful to embed in scripts and links to a Hammerspoon script example. |
| Purpose | DisplayBuddy controls external monitor brightness, contrast, and volume from a Mac menu bar or Windows taskbar. | m1ddc controls external displays with DDC/CI on Apple Silicon Macs. |
DisplayBuddy plans
- Personal$24.99, paid once
- Pro$29.99, paid once
- Family$49.99, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
m1ddc plans
- m1ddcFree
Pick DisplayBuddy if…
DisplayBuddy suits Mac and Windows users who want monitor controls outside a display’s own menus. Mac users who want scheduled presets or automation tools may find its additional controls useful.
Pick m1ddc if…
m1ddc suits Apple Silicon Mac users who want DDC/CI controls for an external display, including people who want to use those controls in scripts.