Lunar
6.5#3 in monitor control software$23 one-timeFree planmacOS
VisitLunar vs m1ddc
What both publish
| Fact | Lunar | m1ddc |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Lunar integrates with macOS Shortcuts and includes a command-line interface for controlling and automating monitors. | The README describes the tool as useful to embed in scripts and links to a Hammerspoon script example. |
| Display features | Pro features include XDR Brightness, sub-zero dimming, Auto BlackOut, BlackOut, and FaceLight. | On certain Dell displays, commands can configure PIP/PBP and KVM functions. |
Lunar plans
- Free versionFree
- Lunar Pro$23, paid once
m1ddc plans
- m1ddcFree
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.
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.