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CrispBetterDisplay
Free

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

 Freemium

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

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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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