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MonitorControl Pro vs Twinkle Tray
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
Visit MonitorControl Pro 
Free plan Windows
Twinkle Tray brings brightness and several monitor controls into a Windows system-tray utility, with scheduling, hotkeys, and scripting options. Check display and dock compatibility, and review the privacy policy’s collection details and Settings opt-out.
Visit Twinkle TrayThe facts
| MonitorControl Pro | Twinkle Tray | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | twinkletray.com |
| On monitor control software | #23 of 24 | #19 of 24 |
MonitorControl Pro: what it does well
Twinkle Tray: what it does well
- Adjust one display or all displays together.
- Controls DDC/CI contrast, volume, and power state.
- Supports scheduled adjustments and hotkeys.
- Command-line arguments support custom scripting.
- Available through Microsoft Store or GitHub installer.
What to know first
- Some VGA and DVI connections may be incompatible.
- Certain docks may not be compatible.
- Privacy policy describes Google Analytics data collection.
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