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ColorLogic CoPrA vs DisplayCAL
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.
Free trial MacWindows
CoPrA brings printer, DeviceLink, and SaveInk profiling together with print-production tools. Check package and module requirements with a regional dealer, and note the demo-profile restriction before evaluating it.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
DisplayCAL offers calibration, profiling, verification and chart tools across Linux, macOS and Windows. Users need both ArgyllCMS and a supported measurement instrument.
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| ColorLogic CoPrA | DisplayCAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | colorlogic.de | displaycal.net |
| On color management software | #11 of 23 | #7 of 23 |
ColorLogic CoPrA: what it does well
- Profiles multiple printer color spaces, depending on package and modules.
- Creates DeviceLink and SaveInk profiles.
- Includes visual DeviceLink editing and profile updates.
- Available for macOS and Windows.
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request.
- No free plan is listed.
- Demo-created profiles work correctly only in ColorLogic applications.
- Annual maintenance is a paid plan.
DisplayCAL: what it does well
- Creates calibrations and ICC profiles.
- Supports multi-display setups.
- Verifies profiles and display devices.
- Includes a test chart editor.
- Free software under GNU GPL version 3 or later.
What to know first
- Requires ArgyllCMS 1.0 or newer.
- Requires a supported measurement instrument.
- Supplied without warranty.
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