No. 14 of 19 ·Color Management Software

Calman

Name: Calman
Price: 249 USD

Windows · Mac · iPhone · paid plans from $45.75/mo

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.2

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Calman is ranked #14 of 19 in color management software on Freedom251. It runs on iOS, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. Paid plans start at $45.75/mo.

Calman plans and pricing

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Calman Home for Samsung $249 once $249.00 For supported Samsung displays store.portrait.com · 28 Sept 2026

Calman Home for Sony $249 once $249.00 Windows software · For supported Sony displays store.portrait.com · 28 Sept 2026

Calman Home for Philips $249 once $249.00 For supported Philips displays store.portrait.com · 28 Sept 2026

Calman Home for LG $249 once $249.00 Windows software · For supported LG displays store.portrait.com · 28 Sept 2026

Calman Home for Panasonic $249 once $249.00 For supported Panasonic displays store.portrait.com · 28 Sept 2026

All Access for Calman Studio $549/yr $549.00 Maintenance agreement for continued updates and support after the included first year store.portrait.com · 28 Sept 2026

Compared on color management software

Free plan: No
Paid from: 249 one-time
Display calibration: Yes
Printer profiling: No
Camera profiling: No
HDR calibration: Yes
ICC profile management: Yes
Supported platforms: windows
License model: both

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The record

Purpose: Calman is color calibration software used to calibrate and verify display performance.
Professional users: Portrait says Calman Professional is used by film studios, broadcasters, post-production facilities, and display manufacturers.
Home use: Calman Home is a simplified calibration product for home theater consumers and supports automated calibration on supported displays.
Calibration process: The Home page describes using reference patterns and a colorimeter, then automatically adjusting the TV based on measured results.
Studio features: Calman Studio includes automated SDR and HDR calibration, ICC profiling, 1D and 3D LUT creation, and display validation wizards.
Ultimate features: Calman Ultimate supports customizable workflows and reports, 3D LUT creation, automated calibration, and multi-display environments such as LED walls.
Device support: Calman supports measurement devices and pattern generators and provides workflows for displays from manufacturers including ASUS, BenQ, Dell, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony.
Third-party workflows: The Calman Ultimate product page lists workflows for Netflix computer monitors and video monitors, among others.
Compatibility limit: The maker notes that Calman Ready support varies by display model and that not all model variations are supported.
Operating system: Calman Studio and Ultimate require Windows 10 or later; Portrait separately lists Patterns for Mac for macOS.
Support and updates: All license levels include one year of complimentary software updates and technical support, after which Studio and Ultimate can renew through All Access.
Support resources: Portrait offers setup, walkthrough, and troubleshooting guides, video tutorials, and a support contact form.
Company headquarters: Portrait Displays says it is headquartered in Pleasanton, California, and has offices in Lynnwood, Washington, and Taiwan.
Headquarters: Pleasanton, California, USA
Price from: $45.75/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Color Management Software in 2026#14 of 19

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Sources

portrait.com/calman-professional/· checked 28 Sept 2026
portrait.com/calman-home/· checked 28 Sept 2026
portrait.com/software-downloads/· checked 28 Sept 2026
store.portrait.com/professional-software/calman-ultimate.h· checked 28 Sept 2026
store.portrait.com/professional-software/calman-studio.htm· checked 28 Sept 2026
portrait.com/technical-support/· checked 28 Sept 2026
portrait.com/about/· checked 28 Sept 2026
portrait.com/products/· checked 28 Sept 2026
store.portrait.com/consumer-software/calman-home-for-samsu· checked 28 Sept 2026
store.portrait.com/consumer-software/calman-home-for-sony.· checked 28 Sept 2026
store.portrait.com/consumer-software/calman-home-for-phili· checked 28 Sept 2026
store.portrait.com/consumer-software/calman-home-for-lg.ht· checked 28 Sept 2026