Side by side
ColorSync Utility vs ColourSpace
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 plan Mac
Visit ColorSync Utility 
Free plan MacWindows
ColourSpace combines profiling, LUT generation, and detailed colour assessment for a range of professional and home cinema settings. Check the free edition's limits, Windows-based Mac use, and license conditions against your setup.
Visit ColourSpaceThe facts
| ColorSync Utility | ColourSpace | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | support.apple.com | lightillusion.com |
| On color management software | #13 of 23 | #9 of 23 |
ColorSync Utility: what it does well
ColourSpace: what it does well
- Profiles displays and generates calibration LUTs
- Interactive 3D graphs show colour points and errors
- Higher licenses support LUTs at 1024³ and beyond
- Integrates with listed displays and video systems
What to know first
- Free ZRO edition has no LUT capability
- Native macOS version is in development
- Standard license covers one PC
- License activation and periodic checks need internet access
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