Lunar vs ASUS DisplayWidget Center

Lunar8.9Visit ASUS DisplayWidget Center8.8Visit

Higher score Lunar #3 in Monitor Control Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Lunar

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

• Lunar fits best

  Mac users wanting automation and sensors

• ASUS DisplayWidget Center fits best

  Cross-platform ASUS monitor owners

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Side by side

Feature	Lunar 8.9/10 Visit ↗	ASUS DisplayWidget Center 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Monitor Control Software	#4 in Monitor Control Software
Best for	Mac users wanting automation and sensors	Cross-platform ASUS monitor owners
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$23 one-time	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lunar 6/6 · ASUS DisplayWidget Center 5/6
DDC/CI control	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Input switching	✓	✓
Monitor profiles	✓	✓
Settings scheduling	✓	✓
CLI or API access	✓	✓
Auto brightness	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	macOS	Windows, macOS
Our review
Pros	Free DDC control, input switching, and command-line integration Ambient-light adaptation with built-in or external sensors Shortcuts, scheduling, presets, and multi-monitor control	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
Cons	Supports macOS only DDC and input switching depend on monitor setup Advanced modes require the one-time Pro purchase	Compatibility and available functions vary by monitor model Limited to Windows and macOS desktop environments Features are centered on ASUS and ROG monitor compatibility
Our verdict	Lunar is a native macOS application for controlling external and Apple displays. It supports DDC hardware control for brightness, contrast, volume, and monitor inputs, with gamma-table fallback when DDC is unavailable. Its audience is Mac… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Lunar — where it wins

  • Free DDC control, input switching, and command-line integration
  • Ambient-light adaptation with built-in or external sensors
  • Shortcuts, scheduling, presets, and multi-monitor control

  Where it doesn't

  • Supports macOS only
  • DDC and input switching depend on monitor setup
  • Advanced modes require the one-time Pro purchase

• 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

• Lunar8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A capable Mac monitor controller with automation, sensors, and a low one-time Pro price.

  Visit LunarFull verdict →
• ASUS DisplayWidget Center8.8/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit ASUSFull verdict →