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Calman vs ColorThink
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.
Choose a Calman Home edition if you want automated calibration for a supported TV. Studio includes automated SDR and HDR calibration, ICC profiling, LUT creation, and display validation wizards; Ultimate supports customizable workflows and reports, LUT creation, automated calibration, and multi-display environments. Check display compatibility before choosing, since model variations may not be supported.
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ColorThink combines measurement, profile organization, and graphing, with additional gamut and prepress capabilities in higher options. The indefinite demo is limited to the included SWOP and sRGB profiles, while a Photo license costs $249, paid once.
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| Calman | ColorThink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | All Access for Calman Studio: $549 a year | ColorThink 4 Photo: $249, paid once |
| Plans published | 9 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | portrait.com | chromix.com |
| On color management software | #12 of 23 | #8 of 23 |
Calman: what it does well
- Automates calibration on supported home theater displays
- Studio includes SDR and HDR calibration
- Studio offers ICC profiling and 1D and 3D LUT creation
- Ultimate supports customizable workflows and reports
- Includes one year of software updates and technical support
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Studio and Ultimate require Windows 10 or later
- Compatibility varies by display model
ColorThink: what it does well
- Direct measurement from connected instruments.
- Color Assets sorts and filters profiles by metadata.
- Image animation is available at all license levels.
- Pro includes gamut comparison and Gamut Comparison Index.
What to know first
- No free trial is listed.
- Demo mode restricts opening and graphing to SWOP and sRGB demo profiles.
- PrePressPack tools require a bundle.
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