BrightnessControl Alternatives

Apps similar to BrightnessControl include Twinkle Tray, which is free and open source. Other options are Lunar, luminance, DisplayBuddy and BetterDisplay. You can choose from more than 10 Screen Dimmers like BrightnessControl for Mac, Windows and Linux.

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  1. Brisync icon
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    Synchronize your external monitor brightness with built-in display. Application reads current brightness of your built-in display and passes it to external monitors via DDC interface. You can adjust brightness by menu in system status bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. LiteBright is a lightweight native brightness controller for Windows 10 and 11. It lets you control brightness across multiple monitors from the system tray, adjust displays independently or together, and use global keyboard shortcuts for quick changes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. DispCtrl icon
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    Free, open-source display control for Windows 11: one brightness slider for every monitor (DDC/CI and laptop panels), night light, focus mode, keep awake, per-monitor taskbar hiding and glass, OLED care, your monitor's own settings, hotkeys and a CLI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. JoyScreen icon
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    Focus view, extra brightness, ambient glow, and keep awake — all from your menu bar. JoyScreen transforms how you use your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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