DisplayBuddy
DisplayBuddy: A capable cross-platform monitor controller with profiles, scheduling, and scripting. Ranked #6 of 24 in Monitor Control Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: 7-day trial; best for cross-platform users wanting polished control.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- Pricing7-day trial
- Best forCross-platform users wanting polished control
- Free planNo
- Paid from$24.99 one-time
- Supported platformsmacOS, Windows
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Controls brightness, contrast, volume, inputs, resolution, and rotation
- Syncs multiple monitors and saves unlimited presets
- Supports scheduling, scripting, Shortcuts, Siri, and smart-monitor Wi-Fi control
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- DDC/CI control depends on compatible displays
- Smart-monitor Wi-Fi support is limited to supported Samsung and LG models
Our verdict on DisplayBuddy
DisplayBuddy is desktop software for controlling compatible external monitors from macOS and Windows. It replaces frequent trips to physical monitor buttons with software controls for brightness, contrast, volume, input sources, resolution, and rotation. The product suits individual users, multi-monitor workstations, and organizations managing mixed display fleets, particularly when cross-platform support and repeatable monitor settings matter.
The published plans show one-time pricing for lifetime access. Personal costs $24.99 and includes monitor brightness and volume control, brightness and volume sync, unlimited presets, and lifetime access. Pro costs $29.99 with the same listed highlights, while Family costs $49.99 with those same listed highlights. Windows includes a 7-day free trial. DisplayBuddy does not offer a free plan, so it is aimed at buyers who want ongoing access rather than a permanently free utility. The vendor also states that discounted purchases are not eligible for refunds.
Its feature depth extends beyond basic brightness adjustment. DDC/CI enables hardware control on compatible displays, while software-control fallbacks support some setups. Users can switch inputs, synchronize multiple monitors, save presets, schedule settings changes, and use command-line control and scripting. macOS Shortcuts and Siri support fit automation-oriented workflows, and Wi-Fi control is available for supported Samsung and LG smart monitors. DisplayBuddy is a strong fit for people who want centralized control across Mac and Windows, but buyers with incompatible displays or a preference for free software should choose an alternative.
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DisplayBuddy fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $24.99 one-time |
| Supported platforms | macOS, Windows |
| DDC/CI control | Yes |
| Input switching | Yes |
| Monitor profiles | Yes |
| Settings scheduling | Yes |
| CLI or API access | Yes |
| Auto brightness | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: macOS Shortcuts, Siri, Microsoft Store, Samsung Smart Monitor Wi-Fi, LG Smart Monitor Wi-Fi |
| Pricing | 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | displaybuddy.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
DisplayBuddy integrations
DisplayBuddy lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- macOS Shortcuts
- Siri
- Microsoft Store
- Samsung Smart Monitor Wi-Fi
- LG Smart Monitor Wi-Fi
Alternatives to DisplayBuddy
- MonitorControl ProA free, open-source Windows tool for advanced monitor control, profiles, and automation.9.4
- Twinkle TrayA capable free Windows utility for multi-monitor control, profiles, scheduling, and scripting.9.2
- LunarA capable Mac monitor controller with automation, sensors, and a low one-time Pro price.8.9
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