# BetterDisplay for Mac

> Unlock your displays.

HiDPI on any monitor, brightness and DDC control, virtual screens, Picture-in-Picture and more for every display you plug in.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Istvan Toth
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://betterdisplay.pro/
- Homebrew cask: betterdisplay
- Source code: https://github.com/waydabber/BetterDisplay
- GitHub stars: 34k
- Last commit: 2026-10-06
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/betterdisplay/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask betterdisplay
```

## Questions

### Is BetterDisplay free?

BetterDisplay is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download BetterDisplay for Mac?

Download BetterDisplay from the developer's website (betterdisplay.pro) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install BetterDisplay from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask betterdisplay`.

### What are good alternatives to BetterDisplay?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are Lunar (free + pro), DisplayBuddy (one-time purchase), Bartender 6 (one-time purchase) and Ice (open source).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [Lunar](https://macworthy.com/apps/lunar/): Smart brightness for external monitors. (Free + Pro)
- [DisplayBuddy](https://macworthy.com/apps/displaybuddy/): Brightness and input controls for external monitors. (One-time purchase)
- [Bartender 6](https://macworthy.com/apps/bartender-6/): Organize and hide menu bar icons. (One-time purchase)
- [Ice](https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/): A powerful, free menu bar manager. (Open source)
- [iStat Menus](https://macworthy.com/apps/istat-menus/): Your Mac's vital signs, in the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [Stats](https://macworthy.com/apps/stats/): Free system monitor for the menu bar. (Open source)
- [Amphetamine](https://macworthy.com/apps/amphetamine/): Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. (Free)
- [Keka](https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/): The macOS file archiver. (Open source)

Tags: displays