Dell Display and Peripheral Manager alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Dell Display and Peripheral Manager: only works with supported Dell monitors and webcams, and limited or no support on Intel Macs, and iMacs aren't supported. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Dell Display and Peripheral Manager, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. BetterDisplay currently ranks first.
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Best Dell Display and Peripheral Manager alternative for most people
BetterDisplayMac app that controls brightness and scaling on monitors from any brand, not just Dell.
Best Dell Display and Peripheral Manager alternative for a free option
MonitorControlFree open-source Mac app for DDC brightness and volume control on most external displays.
Best Dell Display and Peripheral Manager alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
LunarMac app with adaptive brightness syncing across monitors from many manufacturers.
Best Dell Display and Peripheral Manager alternative for open source
MonitorControlFree open-source Mac app for DDC brightness and volume control on most external displays.
Best Dell Display and Peripheral Manager alternative for Mac
DisplayBuddyMac utility for switching inputs and adjusting monitor settings via DDC on any brand.
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Dell Display and Peripheral Manager?
BetterDisplay ranks first right now. Mac app that controls brightness and scaling on monitors from any brand, not just Dell. MonitorControl and Lunar follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Dell Display and Peripheral Manager?
Yes. BetterDisplay (free plan + paid), MonitorControl (open source) and Lunar (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Dell Display and Peripheral Manager?
Yes: MonitorControl.
Why do people switch from Dell Display and Peripheral Manager?
The complaints we hear most: only works with supported Dell monitors and webcams; limited or no support on Intel Macs, and iMacs aren't supported; needs DDC/CI enabled and, for full features, a USB upstream cable.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Dell Display and Peripheral Manager, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.