Best OpenColorIO Alternatives in 2026
Updated
15 apps from color management software ranked against OpenColorIO on the same published basis.
- 1OpenColorIO vs Calman
- 2OpenColorIO vs ArgyllCMS
- 3OpenColorIO vs DisplayCAL
- 4OpenColorIO vs EIZO ColorNavigator 7
- 5OpenColorIO vs ASUS ProArt Calibration
- 6OpenColorIO vs X-Rite i1Profiler
- 7OpenColorIO vs Datacolor Spyder
- 8OpenColorIO vs GMG ColorServer
- 9OpenColorIO vs ColorGATE Productionserver
- 11OpenColorIO vs ColourSpace
- 12OpenColorIO vs Bodoni pressSIGN
- 13OpenColorIO vs ColorThink
- 14OpenColorIO vs ColorLogic CoPrA
- 15OpenColorIO vs Color Grabber
- 16OpenColorIO vs LG OnScreen Control
OpenColorIO alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calman | 8.7 | No | $45.75/mo | iOS, Mac, Windows |
| 2 | ArgyllCMS | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 3 | DisplayCAL | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 4 | EIZO ColorNavigator 7 | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 5 | ASUS ProArt Calibration | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Mac, Windows |
| 6 | X-Rite i1Profiler | 6.5 | No | — | Windows, Mac |
| 7 | Datacolor Spyder | 6.5 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 8 | GMG ColorServer | 6.4 | No | — | API, Mac, Windows |
| 9 | ColorGATE Productionserver | 6.3 | No | — | Windows |
| 11 | ColourSpace | 6.1 | No | — | Windows, Mac |
| 12 | Bodoni pressSIGN | 6.0 | No | — | Mac, Web, Windows |
| 13 | ColorThink | 6.0 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 14 | ColorLogic CoPrA | 5.9 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 15 | Color Grabber | 5.8 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 16 | LG OnScreen Control | 4.7 | No | — | Windows, Mac |
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Questions about OpenColorIO alternatives
What is the best alternative to OpenColorIO?
Calman, number 1 in color management software with a score of 8.7 out of 10. The others here: ArgyllCMS, DisplayCAL, EIZO ColorNavigator 7 and 11 more.
What is the best free alternative to OpenColorIO?
ArgyllCMS is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 5 of the 15 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation.