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Head-to-head · Color Management Software

X-Rite i1Profiler vs ASUS ProArt Calibration

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score X-Rite i1Profiler #1 in Color Management Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit X-Rite
ASUS ProArt Calibration #2 in Color Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit ASUS

X-Rite i1Profiler leads on 0 checks, ASUS ProArt Calibration on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreX-Rite i1Profiler · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly ASUS ProArt Calibration
  • Most featuresASUS ProArt Calibration · 2 of 5

X-Rite i1Profiler scores higher on our rubric for color management software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

X-Rite i1Profiler is the better fit for professional display profiling and QA. ASUS ProArt Calibration is the better fit for owners of supported ASUS ProArt displays.

  • X-Rite i1Profiler fits best

    Professional display profiling and QA

  • ASUS ProArt Calibration fits best

    Owners of supported ASUS ProArt displays

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Side by side

Feature X-Rite i1Profiler 9.1/10 Visit ↗ ASUS ProArt Calibration 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #1 in Color Management Software #2 in Color Management Software
Best for Professional display profiling and QA Owners of supported ASUS ProArt displays
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Pricing on request Free plan
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
Support Phone, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features X-Rite i1Profiler 0/5 · ASUS ProArt Calibration 2/5
Display calibration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Printer profiling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Camera profiling Not checked yet Not checked yet
HDR calibration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
ICC profile management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows_macos
License model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports display and projector calibration with ICC profile creation.
  • Includes multi-display matching, LUT handling, and workgroup workflows.
  • Adds ambient-light measurement, iterative profiling, and display QA tests.
  • Supports both SDR and HDR display calibration
  • Stores calibrated color parameter profiles in the monitor
  • Exports calibration reports and supports scheduled calibration
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales.
  • Requires compatible X-Rite measurement instruments.
  • i1Profiler v3.8.7 no longer supports i1Pro 2 and i1iO 2.
  • Works only with supported ASUS ProArt display models
  • Feature availability varies by monitor model
  • External colorimeter support is limited to selected devices
Our verdict

X-Rite i1Profiler is desktop color-management software for calibrating and profiling displays, projectors, scanners, and printers. It serves professionals and teams that need controlled display measurement, ICC profile creation, and…

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ASUS ProArt Calibration is free desktop software for calibrating supported ASUS ProArt displays on Windows and macOS. It is aimed at solo users, small teams, mid-market organizations and enterprises that already use compatible ASUS…

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  1. X-Rite i1ProfilerColor Management Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. ASUS ProArt CalibrationColor Management Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • X-Rite i1Profiler — where it wins

    • Supports display and projector calibration with ICC profile creation.
    • Includes multi-display matching, LUT handling, and workgroup workflows.
    • Adds ambient-light measurement, iterative profiling, and display QA tests.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales.
    • Requires compatible X-Rite measurement instruments.
    • i1Profiler v3.8.7 no longer supports i1Pro 2 and i1iO 2.

  • ASUS ProArt Calibration — where it wins

    • Supports both SDR and HDR display calibration
    • Stores calibrated color parameter profiles in the monitor
    • Exports calibration reports and supports scheduled calibration

    Where it doesn't

    • Works only with supported ASUS ProArt display models
    • Feature availability varies by monitor model
    • External colorimeter support is limited to selected devices
  • X-Rite i1Profiler9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused choice for display calibration, ICC profiling, multi-monitor matching, and QA.

    Visit X-RiteFull verdict →
  • ASUS ProArt Calibration9.0/10 · Free plan

    A capable free option for ProArt owners who need SDR and HDR calibration.

    Visit ASUSFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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