MonitorControl Pro vs ASUS DisplayWidget Center

MMonitorControl Pro9.4Visit ASUS DisplayWidget Center8.8Visit

Higher score M MonitorControl Pro #1 in Monitor Control Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit SysAdminDoc

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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

• MonitorControl Pro fits best

  Power users needing deep Windows automation

• ASUS DisplayWidget Center fits best

  Cross-platform ASUS monitor owners

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Side by side

Feature	MMonitorControl Pro 9.4/10 Visit ↗	ASUS DisplayWidget Center 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Monitor Control Software	#4 in Monitor Control Software
Best for	Power users needing deep Windows automation	Cross-platform ASUS monitor owners
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MonitorControl Pro 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	Windows	Windows, macOS
Our review
Pros	Controls brightness, color, inputs, power, and other DDC/CI settings Automates changes by schedule, apps, inactivity, power state, or USB presence Includes profiles, diagnostics, PowerShell, and an optional HTTP bridge	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	Windows-only platform support Requires compatible external monitors using DDC/CI No AI features	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	MonitorControl Pro is a free, open-source Windows desktop application for controlling compatible external monitors through DDC/CI. It is aimed at power users who need more than basic brightness adjustment, with controls for contrast, RGB… 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

• MonitorControl Pro — where it wins

  • Controls brightness, color, inputs, power, and other DDC/CI settings
  • Automates changes by schedule, apps, inactivity, power state, or USB presence
  • Includes profiles, diagnostics, PowerShell, and an optional HTTP bridge

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only platform support
  • Requires compatible external monitors using DDC/CI
  • No AI features

• 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

• MMonitorControl Pro9.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source Windows tool for advanced monitor control, profiles, and automation.

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

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

  Visit ASUSFull verdict →