BrightXDR
The premium Open Source alternative to Vivid
🎯 Best for:MacBook Pro and Pro Display XDR users needing maximum brightness.
What is BrightXDR?
A Metal-backed utility that extends Apple XDR display brightness from 500 to 1600 nits. It bypasses system limitations to enable full HDR brightness for standard SDR content.
Tech Stack
SwiftOS & Utilities
Why BrightXDR?
- • Unlocks 1600 nits
- • Metal-backed performance
- • Completely free
Limitations
- • Increased battery drain
- • Potential thermal throttling
- • macOS only
3/5/2026
Last Update
13
Forks
4
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Vivid)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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