3 alternativesMonitorControl: Free, open source
The best MonitorControl alternatives
For most people the best alternative to MonitorControl is BetterDisplay, and the best free one is Lunar.
BetterDisplayPick it if text looks soft on the non-Apple monitor you plug your MacBook into every day.Free to startCompare at a glance
MonitorControl is highlighted, so you can see what you give up and what you gain.
| App | Price | How you pay | Mac | App Store | Developer | Setapp | Rating |
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 MonitorControl | Free, open source | Free | Too few ratings | ||||
| BetterDisplay | Free to start | Free, with paid upgrades | Too few ratings | ||||
 Lunar | Free to start | Free, with paid upgrades | Too few ratings | ||||
 Presentify | $14.99 once | Pay once | Too few ratings |
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The alternatives, in order
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Pick it if text looks soft on the non-Apple monitor you plug your MacBook into every day.
Brightness keys and virtual screens for any monitor free, with a one-time Pro upgrade that makes non-Apple displays look sharp.
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Pick it if you want your external monitor's brightness to follow your MacBook's screen automatically.
Keyboard brightness control for any external monitor, with Pro keeping it in step with your MacBook's own screen.
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Pick it if you share your screen on calls or record how-to videos and want people to see exactly where to look.
Draw over anything on your Mac screen and spotlight your cursor during calls, classes and recordings.
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When MonitorControl is still the right pick
You use a non-Apple monitor every day and just want the brightness keys on your keyboard to work.
MonitorControl prices and verdictFree, open source