DisplayBuddy
6.3#4 in monitor control software$24.99 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitDisplayBuddy vs Monitor Switch
Monitor Switch
6.3#5 in monitor control softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | DisplayBuddy | Monitor Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor controls | It can control brightness, contrast, built-in speaker volume, input source, resolution, and rotation on supported displays. | It can expose monitor controls including brightness, contrast, volume, mute, picture mode, colour temperature, RGB gain, and black level. |
| Purpose | DisplayBuddy controls external monitor brightness, contrast, and volume from a Mac menu bar or Windows taskbar. | Monitor Switch changes a monitor’s input source using DDC/CI, controlled through HTTP, a web UI, or Home Assistant. |
DisplayBuddy plans
- Personal$24.99, paid once
- Pro$29.99, paid once
- Family$49.99, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
Monitor Switch plans
- MIT-licensed open-source softwareFree
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 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.