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ArgyllCMS vs ASUS ProArt Calibration

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

ArgyllCMS

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

ArgyllCMS offers broad device profiling and color-conversion capabilities through command-line tools. Its lack of a built-in GUI and Wayland limitation matter when choosing a workflow.

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ProArt Calibration provides display adjustments and profile storage for supported ProArt models, with scheduled calibration options depending on the hardware. Check model compatibility and whether the desired calibration workflow requires separately sold software.

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The facts

	ArgyllCMS	ASUS ProArt Calibration
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	argyllcms.com	asus.com
On color management software	#1 of 23	#4 of 23

ArgyllCMS: what it does well

Free, open-source software for Linux, macOS, and Windows
Profiles scanners, cameras, displays, and printers
Supports 3D LUTs and spectral sample data
Includes 8-bit and fully accurate 16-bit conversion tools
Documentation covers individual tools and common tasks

What to know first

No graphical interface is included
Native Linux display calibration and profiling under Wayland is unsupported
Commercial and non-GPL use requires a separate license

ASUS ProArt Calibration: what it does well

Calibrates compatible displays in SDR and HDR.
Supports macOS and Windows.
Profiles can be saved on the monitor.
Built-in colorimeters can self-calibrate on a schedule.

What to know first

Features and profile availability vary by model.
Calman and ColourSpace CMS are sold separately.

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