LG OnScreen Control vs Eyedropper

LG OnScreen Control7.9Visit Eyedropper7.9Visit

LG OnScreen Control #6 in Color Management Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit LG

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Eyedropper #7 in Color Management Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Eyedropper

• LG OnScreen Control fits best

  Free LG monitor controls and presets

• Eyedropper fits best

  Linux users needing color picking and conversion

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Side by side

Feature	LG OnScreen Control 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Eyedropper 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#6 in Color Management Software	#7 in Color Management Software
Best for	Free LG monitor controls and presets	Linux users needing color picking and conversion
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Linux
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features LG OnScreen Control 0/5 · Eyedropper 0/5
Display calibration	Not checked yet	—
Printer profiling	Not checked yet	—
Camera profiling	Not checked yet	—
HDR calibration	Not checked yet	—
ICC profile management	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Linux
License model	Not checked yet	One-time
Our review
Pros	Free desktop controls for supported LG monitors Application-specific picture presets and Screen Split layouts Monitor software and firmware updates with notifications	Converts colors across Hex, RGB, HSV, HSL, CMYK, XYZ, and CIELAB. Provides an HSL editor and palettes of different shades. Lets users customize displayed color formats and their order.
Cons	Requires a compatible LG monitor Feature coverage varies by monitor model and connection method No instrument-based calibration or ICC profile creation	Does not provide display calibration. Does not include printer or camera profiling. Does not manage ICC profiles.
Our verdict	LG OnScreen Control is a free desktop application for managing supported LG monitors on Windows and macOS. It is aimed at people who want convenient access to monitor settings from the desktop rather than physical controls alone. The… Read the review →	Eyedropper is a free, open-source Linux desktop utility for people who need to pick, enter, edit, and inspect colors in several formats. Its audience includes developers, designers, and other solo or small-scale users who need color values… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• LG OnScreen Control — where it wins

  • Free desktop controls for supported LG monitors
  • Application-specific picture presets and Screen Split layouts
  • Monitor software and firmware updates with notifications

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a compatible LG monitor
  • Feature coverage varies by monitor model and connection method
  • No instrument-based calibration or ICC profile creation

• Eyedropper — where it wins

  • Converts colors across Hex, RGB, HSV, HSL, CMYK, XYZ, and CIELAB.
  • Provides an HSL editor and palettes of different shades.
  • Lets users customize displayed color formats and their order.

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not provide display calibration.
  • Does not include printer or camera profiling.
  • Does not manage ICC profiles.

• LG OnScreen Control7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free LG monitor utility for presets, layouts, controls, and firmware updates.

  Visit LGFull verdict →
• Eyedropper7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free Linux color utility for picking, editing, converting, and organizing color formats.

  Visit EyedropperFull verdict →