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Dell Command | Update vs m1ddc
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.
Free plan Windows
Dell Command | Update provides update management and automation for Dell commercial client computers, with configurable administrative controls. Check the runtime requirement and Dell's stated 5.7.2 issue before installing that version.
Visit Dell Command | Update Free plan Mac
Choose m1ddc if you use an Apple Silicon Mac and want DDC/CI display controls from the command line or scripts. Look elsewhere if you use an Intel Mac or need controls unsupported by your display.
Visit m1ddcThe facts
| Dell Command | Update | m1ddc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Dell Command | Update | Not published |
| Website | dell.com | github.com |
| On monitor control software | #10 of 24 | #14 of 24 |
Dell Command | Update: what it does well
- Identifies, applies, and schedules updates.
- Command-line interface supports automated driver updates.
- Administrators can configure update filters and schedules.
- Includes Advanced Driver Restore for Windows reinstallation.
- Supports Intel and ARM architectures from version 5.1.
What to know first
- Installing version 5.7.2 requires .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0 version 10.0.8 or later.
- Manual installation with Dell Client Device Manager 1.1 may corrupt a service.
- Only administrators can modify application settings.
m1ddc: what it does well
- Controls luminance, contrast, RGB gain, volume, mute, and input source.
- Works with USB-C and DisplayPort Alt Mode displays.
- Supports certain built-in HDMI ports.
- Can configure PIP/PBP and KVM on certain Dell displays.
- Includes an MIT License.
What to know first
- Does not support Intel Macs.
- Display controls depend on the display supporting them.
- Raycast extension does not cover every m1ddc feature.
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