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SwitchResX vs Crisp: catalog facts
SwitchResX	Crisp
Paid Commercial software; see the developer's site for current pricing.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, with optional GitHub sponsorship.
macOS	macOS, Command line
Dedicated to screen resolution and display control on the Mac Long-standing, widely installed macOS utility	Sharp HiDPI scaling on non-Apple monitors Hardware DDC brightness with brightness key support
macOS only Little feature detail published on the homepage	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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