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SpectraView II vs X-Rite i1Profiler

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 i1Profiler for monitor and printer profiling with adjustable display controls and detailed printer workflows. It is a fit for teams that need profile matching or multiple-display calibration. Check hardware compatibility carefully if your workflow depends on i1Pro 2 or iO2, whose drivers and software are no longer maintained.

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The facts

	SpectraView II	X-Rite i1Profiler
Free plan	Not published	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Windows	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Not published
Plans published	None	None
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	sharpdisplays.eu	xrite.com
On color management software	#23 of 23	#19 of 23

SpectraView II: what it does well

X-Rite i1Profiler: what it does well

Creates profiles for monitors and printers.
Offers guided and user-defined display profiling modes.
Supports ICC profile export, LUT calibration, and multi-monitor calibration.
Printer tools include linearization and Optical Brightener Compensation.
Supports workgroup matching with reference profiles.

What to know first

Pricing is available on request.
Installation requires a powered USB port and high speed internet.
i1Pro 2 and iO2 drivers and software will no longer be maintained.

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