DDCcontrol Alternatives

DDCcontrol is described as 'Is software for controlling monitor parameters such as brightness, contrast, and RGB color levels. It includes a command-line tool and a GUI tool' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DDCcontrol for Mac, Windows, Linux and Python. The best DDCcontrol alternative is Twinkle Tray, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DDCcontrol are MonitorControl, Monitorian, ddcutil and ddcui.

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  1. Twinkle Tray icon
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    Twinkle Tray enables brightness control on external displays in Windows 10 & 11. Even th Windows is capable of adjusting the backlight on most monitors, it doesn't support external monitors natively.

    28 Twinkle Tray alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Twinkle Tray is the most popular Windows alternative to DDCcontrol.

    • Twinkle Tray is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DDCcontrol.

    • Twinkle Tray is Free and Open SourceDDCcontrol is also Free and Open Source
    • Twinkle Tray is LightweightDDCcontrol is not according to our users
  2. MonitorControl icon
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    🖥 Control your external monitor brightness & volume on your Mac.

    15 MonitorControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • MonitorControl is the most popular Mac alternative to DDCcontrol.

    • MonitorControl is Free and Open SourceDDCcontrol is also Free and Open Source
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    Most monitors, other than laptop displays, have a Virtual Control Panel (VCP), which implements features defined in the Montor Control Command Set (MCCS). Typically, ddcutil communicates with the monitor's VCP over an I2C bus, as per the Display Data Channel/Command...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • ddcutil is the most popular Linux alternative to DDCcontrol.

    • ddcutil is Free and Open SourceDDCcontrol is also Free and Open Source
  4. ddcui icon
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    Graphical user interface implemented using Qt for ddcutil - control monitor settings

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Brightintosh icon
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    BrightIntosh is lightweight, works system-wide, has optional launch-at-login functionality and includes a global hotkey to toggle the extra brightness.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Dell Display Manager enhances everyday productivity through comprehensive management tools giving you optimal front of screen experience, efficient display management and easy, effortless multitasking.

    13 Dell Display Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Tired of having to adjust your settings whenever you move your displays? Maybe you like to use your laptop on a stand and on your desk? This app is for you!

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Display Arranger is the most popular commercial alternative to DDCcontrol.

    • Display Arranger is Paid and ProprietaryDDCcontrol is Free and Open Source
  8. Lunar icon
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    Intelligent adaptive brightness for your external display.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Windows implementation of the ddcutil Linux program for querying and changing monitor settings, such as brightness and color levels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    The app lets you control the brightness of all your screens (both laptop and desktop) by a single click on a tray icon. Its look goes nicely with the system icons and it supports both light and dark mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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