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Eyedropper vs LG OnScreen Control

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 LG OnScreen Control if you have a supported LG monitor and want computer-based access to screen layout, picture and game settings. Look elsewhere if you need the utility to work with an unsupported model or rely on Duplicate display mode.

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The facts

	Eyedropper	LG OnScreen Control
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	apps.gnome.org	lg.com
On color management software	#14 of 23	#10 of 23

Eyedropper: what it does well

LG OnScreen Control: what it does well

Screen Split divides the display into adjustable work regions.
My application Preset switches picture mode for a chosen app window.
Adjusts brightness, contrast and other monitor settings.
Includes game-related monitor settings and 5:9 Preview.
Free for supported Windows and macOS setups.

What to know first

Works only with certain LG monitor models.
Monitor settings and firmware updates require a USB connection.
Firmware updates also require internet access and a supported USB cable.
Duplicate display mode is unsupported.

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