Is BetterDisplay free?

Yes, BetterDisplay is completely free to use. It is also open source, so you can inspect and contribute to the code.

How do I uninstall BetterDisplay?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask betterdisplay`. Homebrew will remove BetterDisplay and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to BetterDisplay?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update BetterDisplay to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask betterdisplay` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does BetterDisplay work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, BetterDisplay can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedApril 9, 2026

BetterDisplay

Name: BetterDisplay
Availability: InStock

Display management and customization tool

System UtilitiesFreeOpen Source

BetterDisplay screenshot — BetterDisplay — Official Website

What is BetterDisplay?

Display management and customization tool

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask betterdisplay

How to Install BetterDisplay on Mac

Follow these steps to install BetterDisplay using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask betterdisplay
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask betterdisplay
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm betterdisplay is installed, then try `betterdisplay --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch BetterDisplay
Run `betterdisplay` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Open source codebase

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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Frequently Asked Questions about BetterDisplay

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask betterdisplay`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `betterdisplay` from Terminal.

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BetterDisplay

Display management and customization tool

System UtilitiesFreeOpen Source

What is BetterDisplay?

Display management and customization tool

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask betterdisplay

How to Install BetterDisplay on Mac

Follow these steps to install BetterDisplay using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask betterdisplay
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask betterdisplay
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm betterdisplay is installed, then try `betterdisplay --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch BetterDisplay
Run `betterdisplay` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).