ddcui Alternatives

ddcui is described as 'Graphical user interface implemented using Qt for ddcutil - control monitor settings' and is an app. There are eight alternatives to ddcui for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, openSUSE, Fedora and Ubuntu apps. The best ddcui alternative is Twinkle Tray, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ddcui are DDCcontrol, luminance, BrightnessControl and ddcutil.

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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 ddcui.

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

    • Twinkle Tray is Free and Open Sourceddcui is also Free and Open Source
    • Twinkle Tray is Lightweightddcui is not according to our users
  2. DDCcontrol icon
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    DDCcontrol is software for controlling monitor parameters such as brightness, contrast, and RGB color levels. It includes a command-line tool and a GUI tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
     
    • DDCcontrol is the most popular Linux alternative to ddcui.

    • DDCcontrol is Free and Open Sourceddcui is also Free and Open Source
  3. luminance icon
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    A simple GTK application to control brightness of displays including external displays supporting DDC/CI

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GTK
     
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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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    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
     
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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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    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 Mac alternative to ddcui.

    • Display Arranger is the most popular commercial alternative to ddcui.

    • Display Arranger is Paid and Proprietaryddcui is Free and Open Source
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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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