ASUS DisplayWidget Center vs BetterDisplay

ASUS DisplayWidget Center8.8Visit BetterDisplay8.7Visit

Higher score ASUS DisplayWidget Center #4 in Monitor Control Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit ASUS

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BetterDisplay #5 in Monitor Control Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit BetterDisplay

• ASUS DisplayWidget Center fits best

  Cross-platform ASUS monitor owners

• BetterDisplay fits best

  Mac users needing virtual-display features

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Side by side

Feature	ASUS DisplayWidget Center 8.8/10 Visit ↗	BetterDisplay 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Monitor Control Software	#5 in Monitor Control Software
Best for	Cross-platform ASUS monitor owners	Mac users needing virtual-display features
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$21.99 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	macOS
Support	Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features ASUS DisplayWidget Center 5/6 · BetterDisplay 3/6
DDC/CI control	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Input switching	✓	✓
Monitor profiles	✓ (best)	—
Settings scheduling	✓ (best)	—
CLI or API access	✓	✓
Auto brightness	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS	macOS
Our review
Pros	Broad display controls, profiles and multi-monitor workflows OSD shortcuts, layouts, PIP/PBP and command-line control OLED-care tools, firmware notifications and AI-assisted management	Virtual screens, PIP windows, and display layout protection DDC control, input switching, brightness, volume, and color tools macOS Shortcuts, CLI, HTTP, URL-scheme, and shell integrations
Cons	Compatibility and available functions vary by monitor model Limited to Windows and macOS desktop environments Features are centered on ASUS and ROG monitor compatibility	macOS-only platform support No scheduling, monitor profiles, or automatic brightness controls Some features depend on the Mac, macOS version, display, and connection
Our verdict	ASUS DisplayWidget Center is free desktop software for managing compatible ASUS and ROG monitors on Windows or macOS. It is aimed at users who want display controls and multi-monitor workflows in software rather than through each monitor's… Read the review →	BetterDisplay is a macOS display-management utility for Mac users who need more control over internal and external screens. It brings together custom and HiDPI resolutions, brightness, volume and color controls, DDC, input switching,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ASUS DisplayWidget Center — where it wins

  • Broad display controls, profiles and multi-monitor workflows
  • OSD shortcuts, layouts, PIP/PBP and command-line control
  • OLED-care tools, firmware notifications and AI-assisted management

  Where it doesn't

  • Compatibility and available functions vary by monitor model
  • Limited to Windows and macOS desktop environments
  • Features are centered on ASUS and ROG monitor compatibility

• BetterDisplay — where it wins

  • Virtual screens, PIP windows, and display layout protection
  • DDC control, input switching, brightness, volume, and color tools
  • macOS Shortcuts, CLI, HTTP, URL-scheme, and shell integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • macOS-only platform support
  • No scheduling, monitor profiles, or automatic brightness controls
  • Some features depend on the Mac, macOS version, display, and connection

• ASUS DisplayWidget Center8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free cross-platform control hub for compatible ASUS and ROG monitors.

  Visit ASUSFull verdict →
• BetterDisplay8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad Mac display utility with strong virtual-screen features and a perpetual Pro option.

  Visit BetterDisplayFull verdict →