f.lux Alternatives Filtered by 'Reduce Eyestrain'

The best alternative to f.lux is SunsetScreen. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RedshiftGUI or Midnight Lizard. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to f.lux and 17 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to f.lux are Iris, CF.lumen, Eye Saver and Windows Night Light.

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f.lux alternatives are mainly Color Temperature Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Dimmers or Dark Mode Enforcers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Android, Windows, Screen Dimmer and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to f.lux.
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Alternatives list

  1. SunsetScreen icon
     35 likes

    Whether you're a morning lark or night owl, SunsetScreen allows you to set the time of the sunset and sunrise, so you can have full control over your sleep cycle.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    SunsetScreen vs f.lux Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Bruno Klampfl
    5

    Can set also brightness level to change automatically. Can set the time to change to night time yourself.

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Much better transitions and less laggy

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I can change the settings in this software to activate in 24 hours but I can't active red layer in Flux in 24 hours.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 9 comments
    • SunsetScreen is Paid and Proprietaryf.lux is Free and Proprietary
    • SunsetScreen is Customizablef.lux is not according to our users
  2. RedshiftGUI icon
     92 likes

    RedshiftGUI changes the color temperature of your monitor to better match that of your surrounding. This means that it sets a cooler color temperature during the daytime (due to natural lighting) and sets a warmer temperature at night (due to indoor lighting). Similar to f.

    45 RedshiftGUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    1
    RedshiftGUI vs f.lux Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    it is much easier to install and just works right away!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • RedshiftGUI is Free and Open Sourcef.lux is Free and Proprietary
  3. Midnight Lizard icon
     19 likes

    Midnight Lizard web-extension for Google Chrome™ and Mozilla Firefox™ provides custom color schemes for all websites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  4. Iris icon
     32 likes

    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for diverse needs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    2
    Iris vs f.lux Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Iris has all the functionality of f.lux and much more

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Intuitive to use and easy to install

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Iris is Freemium and Proprietaryf.lux is Free and Proprietary
  5. CF.lumen icon
     11 likes

    CF.lumen - don't let your phone blind you! CF.lumen changes the colors of your Android device's display based on the position of the sun. With the default settings, your display will get a warmer tint (lower color temperature) when the sun is down, to look more like indoo.

    33 CF.lumen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. Eye Saver icon
     7 likes

    Free software for eye protection and more! It protects your eyes while you are working on the computer. Eye Saver has three main functions: blue light filter; eliminates the invisible flickering of the display backlight; reminds you to take breaks;

    55 Eye Saver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    1
    Eye Saver vs f.lux Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Eye Saver eliminates flickering too not only filters the blue light as Flux does plus breaks timers and screen color effects. Great software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Eye Saver is Free and Proprietaryf.lux is also Free and Proprietary
  7. Lumen icon
     2 likes

    Lumen - magic auto brightness based on screen contents. You control Lumen simply by using your brightness keys - it'll automatically learn your preferences.

    41 Lumen alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8.  2 likes

    Inspired by Redshift, Blueshift adjusts the colour temperature of your monitor according to brightness outside to reduce eye strain and make it easier to fall asleep when going to bed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. EasyEyes icon
     6 likes

    Trouble Sleeping? Device screen too bright even on the lowest brightness setting? Want to give your phone a warm look instead of that eye straining blue gaze you see at night? EasyEyes is the solution. By changing your device's color temperature, EasyEyes reduces eye strain...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. NightTone icon
     2 likes

    NightTone makes your screen more comfortable, enjoyable and healthier by shifting the colors of your display to a warmer, eye-friendly palette. It makes you sleep and feel better.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Worlds first Myopic Defocus effect. Applies a Myopic Defocus effect on any website. This makes the screen look on the retina naturally as if it was at a greater distance. People report it being more convenient to look at.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
     
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