Calise AlternativesScreen Dimmers and other similar apps like Calise

Calise is described as 'A programs which adjust screen brightness due to light detectedby webcam' and is a Screen Dimmer. There are more than 25 alternatives to Calise for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Wayland apps. The best Calise alternative is f.lux, which is free. Other great apps like Calise are Redshift, LightBulb, RedshiftGUI and Dimmer.

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  1. f.lux icon
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    f.lux

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    Software that makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day.

    59 f.lux alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Color Presets
    Color Effects
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    Color Changing

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Blue light filter
    2.  Color temperature modes
    3.  Time Scheduling
    4.  Colour control
    5.  Color Temperature
    6.  Simple installation
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Backlight brightness control
    11.  Reduce Eyestrain
    12.  Display Management
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    f.lux VS Calise

    Is f.lux a good alternative to Calise?
     

    • f.lux is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Calise.

    • f.lux is the most popular free alternative to Calise.

    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryCalise is Free and Open Source
    • f.lux is LightweightCalise is not according to our users
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    Redshift

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    Redshift adjusts the color temperature according to the position of the sun. A different color temperature is set during night and daytime.

    52 Redshift alternatives
    Redshift screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Blue light filter
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Portable
    6.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Display Management
    9.  Cross-Platform
    10.  Fedora Repository
    11.  Debian package compatible
    12.  System management
    Discontinued

    No longer working on modern systems, and no longer updated.

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    Redshift VS Calise

    Is Redshift a good alternative to Calise?
     

    • Redshift is the most popular Open Source alternative to Calise.

    • Redshift is Free and Open SourceCalise is also Free and Open Source
    • Redshift is LightweightCalise is not according to our users
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    LightBulb

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    Background application that adjusts screen gamma, making the colors appear warmer at night, reducing strain on your eyes.

    54 LightBulb alternatives
    LightBulb screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LightBulb screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Optimal performance

    Features

    1.  Color Temperature
    2.  Portable
    3.  Blue light filter
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Fullscreen Pause
    6.  Automatic Lighting Control
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Application Whitelist
    9.  Color correction
    10.  Graphical User Interface
    11.  Application whitelisting
    12.  Sane defaults
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    RedshiftGUI

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    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.

    46 RedshiftGUI alternatives
    Main dailog

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    RedshiftGUI Features

    1.  Color management
    2.  Reduce Eyestrain
    Location lookup
    Settings
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 0.2.4, released in August 2014, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

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  7. Dimmer icon
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    Dimmer

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    Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays.

    60 Dimmer alternatives
    Dimmer screenshot 1
    2.0.0.b8

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Dimmer Features

    1.  Adjusting brightness
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Dims background windows
    4.  Portable
    5.  Automatic brightness dimming
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  8. Gammy icon
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    Gammy

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    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    55 Gammy alternatives
    Gammy screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Gammy Features

    1.  Automatic brightness dimming
    2.  Backlight brightness control
    3.  Blue light filter
    4.  Automatic Lighting Control
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  Color correction
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer being worked on and the repository has been archived

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  10. Twilight icon
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    Twilight

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    The app filters the blue spectrum on your phone or tablet after sunset and protects your eyes with a red filter. The filter intensity is smoothly adjusted to the sun cycle based on your local sunset and sunrise times.

    42 Twilight alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Twilight Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Blue light filter
    4.  Display Management
    5.  Automatic brightness dimming
    Twilight iconCalise Icon

    Twilight VS Calise

    Is Twilight a good alternative to Calise?
     

    • Twilight is the most popular Android alternative to Calise.

    • Twilight is Free and ProprietaryCalise is Free and Open Source
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    Iris mini

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    Iris mini is free and minimalistic version of Iris. Small. Minimalistic. Free. Portable. Automatic. Awesome for everyone. Just double click and it will work.

    51 Iris mini alternatives
    Iris mini screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Iris mini Features

    1.  Blue light filter
    Iris mini screenshot 1
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    SunsetScreen

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    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.

    52 SunsetScreen alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    "More Options" Window
    Taskbar Menu

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Customizable shortcuts
    3.  Display Management
    4.  Temperature Monitoring
    5.  Reduce Eyestrain
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    SunsetScreen iconCalise Icon

    SunsetScreen VS Calise

    Is SunsetScreen a good alternative to Calise?
     

    • SunsetScreen is the most popular commercial alternative to Calise.

    • SunsetScreen is Paid and ProprietaryCalise is Free and Open Source
    • SunsetScreen is LightweightCalise is not according to our users
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    PangoBright

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    Screen dimming software that allows you to control the brightness of your screens as well as external monitors.

    52 PangoBright alternatives
    PangoBright screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PangoBright Features

    1.  Dimmer
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode
    PangoBright iconCalise Icon

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  14. Mirage - Screen Filter icon
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    Mirage - Screen Filter

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    World's 1st instantaneous content-aware brightness control app that let your screen brightness adapt instantly and automatically to provide the most optimal viewing experience for your eyes.

    52 Mirage - Screen Filter alternatives
    Settings menu - Home

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    Settings menu - Profiles
    Adapt to your optimal brightness an color temperature when content changes
    +2
    Neutralize the white flicker on startup of apps like Edge and Chrome
    Mirage - Screen Filter iconCalise Icon

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  15. Velis Auto Brightness icon
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    Velis Auto Brightness

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    Velis Auto Brightness is a pretty powerfully adjustable auto-brightness app for your android device.

    51 Velis Auto Brightness alternatives
    Velis Auto Brightness screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Velis Auto Brightness Features

    1.  Automatic brightness dimming
    2.  Multiple languages
    Velis Auto Brightness screenshot 1
    Velis Auto Brightness screenshot 2
    +2
    Velis Auto Brightness screenshot 3
    Velis Auto Brightness iconCalise Icon

    Velis Auto Brightness VS Calise

    Is this a good alternative to Calise?
     

    • Velis Auto Brightness is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Calise.

    • Velis Auto Brightness is Freemium and ProprietaryCalise is Free and Open Source
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