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Head-to-head · Color Management Software

X-Rite i1Profiler vs LG OnScreen Control

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check 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
LG OnScreen Control #6 in Color Management Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit LG

X-Rite i1Profiler leads on 0 checks, LG OnScreen Control on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check 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 LG OnScreen Control

X-Rite i1Profiler scores higher on our rubric for color management software: 9.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

X-Rite i1Profiler is the better fit for professional display profiling and QA. LG OnScreen Control is the better fit for free LG monitor controls and presets.

  • X-Rite i1Profiler fits best

    Professional display profiling and QA

  • LG OnScreen Control fits best

    Free LG monitor controls and presets

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Side by side

Feature X-Rite i1Profiler 9.1/10 Visit ↗ LG OnScreen Control 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.9
Ranking #1 in Color Management Software #6 in Color Management Software
Best for Professional display profiling and QA Free LG monitor controls and presets
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 Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features X-Rite i1Profiler 0/5 · LG OnScreen Control 0/5
Display calibration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Printer profiling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Camera profiling Not checked yet Not checked yet
HDR calibration Not checked yet Not checked yet
ICC profile management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
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.
  • Free desktop controls for supported LG monitors
  • Application-specific picture presets and Screen Split layouts
  • Monitor software and firmware updates with notifications
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.
  • Requires a compatible LG monitor
  • Feature coverage varies by monitor model and connection method
  • No instrument-based calibration or ICC profile creation
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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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…

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  1. X-Rite i1ProfilerColor Management Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. LG OnScreen ControlColor Management Software 7.9Free 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.

  • 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
  • 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 →
  • LG OnScreen Control7.9/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit LGFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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