Slidr vs BetterTouchTool vs MonitorControl
BetterTouchTool is for customising everything. Slidr is for people who just want to slide.
Compare trackpad edge controls, broader input customisation and display controls for your Mac.
| App | What it is for | Price | Setup | Best if you want |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidr | Four trackpad edges for volume, brightness, app switching or video scrubbing, and keyboard backlight on supported Macs or media. Optional corner double-taps, haptic feedback and external monitor brightness via DDC. | 3-day free trial, then $4.99 USD as a one-time payment. | Install, launch and allow Accessibility access. Edge controls work out of the box on macOS 12+. | One job done out of the box: trackpad edge controls for volume and brightness. |
| BetterTouchTool | Broad Mac input customisation, including continuous gestures since v6.852 (September 2026). | Paid licence. | Build your own setup with gestures, shortcuts and actions. | A powerful toolkit for customising Mac inputs. |
| MonitorControl | External display brightness and volume control via DDC. It is not a trackpad gesture tool. | Free and open source. | Use keyboard brightness/volume keys or the menu bar slider. | External display controls from your keyboard and menu bar. |
Competitor details checked October 2026; see each product's site for current pricing.