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Lunar vs m1ddc: catalog facts
Lunar	m1ddc
Freemium Core features are free; Lunar Pro is a $23 lifetime license with a 14-day trial.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
macOS	macOS, Command line
Changes real monitor brightness over DDC rather than using an overlay Native smooth control of Apple-made displays	Controls compatible displays through DDC/CI Works with supported USB-C, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and HDMI connections
macOS only, version 11 or newer for the current release Some features require the paid Pro license	Does not support Intel Macs Requires Apple's Command Line Tools
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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