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BetterDisplayCrisp
Freemium

Free to download, with a Pro version offering more features.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence, with optional GitHub sponsorship.

macOS macOS, Command line
  • HiDPI scaling on displays macOS does not offer it for
  • Brightness and input control for external monitors over DDC
  • Sharp HiDPI scaling on non-Apple monitors
  • Hardware DDC brightness with brightness key support
  • macOS only
  • Some features require the Pro version
  • macOS only
  • Newer and less established than BetterDisplay or Lunar
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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