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AOC G-Menu vs Monitor Brightness Control

Both stand on monitor control software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

AOC G-Menu

Free plan Windows

G-Menu combines peripheral controls, lighting options, and profile management for supported AOC devices. Its Windows requirement and connected-device limitation are important to check before use.

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Monitor Brightness Control offers profile-based and direct monitor adjustments on Linux, including batch operations across compatible displays. Check the monitor connection and I2C requirements first; VGA is unsupported and DVI-D has limited support.

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The facts

	AOC G-Menu	Monitor Brightness Control
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Linux
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	aoc.com	github.com
On monitor control software	#2 of 26	#17 of 26

AOC G-Menu: what it does well

Free for supported AOC devices.
Save and switch among multiple game profiles.
Macro tools record, edit, import, and export.
Light FX Sync coordinates compatible RGB effects.
Can associate profiles with an executable.

What to know first

Windows only.
Only connected devices can be selected.
Update checks require a network connection.
Requires 500 MB of free disk space.

Monitor Brightness Control: what it does well

Provides CLI, graphical interface, and background service.
Includes Day, Night, and Gaming profiles.
Supports individual and batch multi-monitor control.
Global shortcuts can change profiles or brightness.
Installation options include shell script, pip, and source.

What to know first

Requires a DDC/CI-compatible monitor and I2C access.
VGA is unsupported; DVI-D support is limited.
Does not include input switching.
Time-based profiles are listed as a roadmap item.

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