Lunar
6.5#3 in monitor control software$23 one-timeFree planmacOS
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MonitorControl
5.8#16 in monitor control softwareFree planFree planmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Lunar | MonitorControl |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The homepage says Lunar is compatible with macOS 11+ and runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel. | The README lists Catalina 10.15 as the compatibility baseline for version 4.0.0 and says full functionality is available on macOS 11 Big Sur or newer. |
| Support | Users can contact the developer through a web form, and the contact page directs license delivery issues to the Discord server. | The maker directs users with questions to the project’s GitHub Discussions. |
Lunar plans
- Free versionFree
- Lunar Pro$23, paid once
MonitorControl plans
- MonitorControlFree
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 MonitorControl if…
It suits Mac users who want to control brightness, volume, or contrast across external and built-in displays. Users with unsupported HDMI DDC can still use software dimming, and those who avoid Apple media keys can skip Accessibility permission.