No. 10 of 25 ·Monitor Control Software

BetterDisplay

Name: BetterDisplay
Price: 21.99 USD

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Freedom report

No signalScore 5.2

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

BetterDisplay is ranked #10 of 25 in monitor control software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS. A free trial is offered.

BetterDisplay plans and pricing

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BetterDisplay Pro $21.99 once Perpetual license for covered versions; includes at least one year of updates. Unlocks Pro features for covered major app versions · Business users need a license to continue after trial betterdisplay.pro · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on monitor control software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: macOS
DDC/CI control: Yes
Input switching: Yes
Monitor profiles: No
Settings scheduling: No
CLI or API access: Yes
Auto brightness: No

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The record

What it does: BetterDisplay manages Mac display settings, including brightness, resolution, color, and display connections.
Scaling: It can convert internal and natively connected external displays to flexibly scaled HiDPI displays.
HDR and XDR: It offers XDR/HDR brightness upscaling, with support and brightness dependent on the display and Mac.
Virtual screens: Users can create virtual screens with different aspect ratios and resolutions, subject to compatible Mac requirements for HDR and high refresh rates.
Picture in Picture: The app can create Picture in Picture windows for physical displays or virtual screens and capture selected windows or groups.
Display controls: It supports DDC hardware control and HDMI-CEC controls for compatible connections, plus network control for LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Philips Android TV, and Yamaha AVR.
Automation: Integrations include macOS Shortcuts, a command-line interface, custom URLs, HTTP, notifications, and scripts.
Integration security: CLI access and notification-based integration are enabled by default, while custom URL and HTTP access are off by default; HTTP and custom-URL requests can use a security token.
Privacy: Licensing uses Paddle, crash detection and log collection use Sentry, and the privacy policy says users can disable crash reporting, licensing features, and automatic update checks.
Free use: Non-business users can continue using free functionality after the 14-day trial; Pro features require a license.
Business licensing: Businesses are required to purchase a Pro license to use any app functionality beyond the trial, including free features.
Compatibility limits: Feature availability depends on the Mac, macOS version, display, and connection, and the developer does not guarantee compatibility with every hardware or software configuration.
Support: Community help is available through GitHub Issues, Discussions, and Discord; support is voluntary and a license does not guarantee personalized support.
Downloads: The official download page provides the app for macOS and links to GitHub releases.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Monitor Control Software in 2026#10 of 25

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Sources

betterdisplay.pro· checked 4 Oct 2026
betterdisplay.pro/guide/integration/· checked 4 Oct 2026
betterdisplay.pro/guide/licensing/terms/· checked 4 Oct 2026
betterdisplay.pro/download/· checked 4 Oct 2026
betterdisplay.pro/guide/licensing/getting-a-pro-license/· checked 4 Oct 2026