Desktop Dimmer AlternativesScreen Dimmers and other similar apps like Desktop Dimmer

Desktop Dimmer is described as 'Enable darker-than-dark dimming for internal and external screens' and is a Screen Dimmer in the system & hardware category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Desktop Dimmer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Chrome OS apps. The best Desktop Dimmer alternative is f.lux, which is free. Other great apps like Desktop Dimmer are Redshift, LightBulb, Red Moon and RedshiftGUI.

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Enable darker-than-dark dimming for internal and external screens.

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Desktop Dimmer alternatives page was last updated Nov 3, 2023
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  1. f.lux icon

    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.

    58 f.lux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main Window

    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

    f.lux VS Desktop Dimmer

     
    Comments about f.lux as an Alternative to Desktop Dimmer
    Michal L
    Negative •Jun 14, 2019
    1

    Redshift can't seem to be configured and it's only temperature, while Desktop Dimmer can just darken your screen

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

    • f.lux is the most popular free alternative to Desktop Dimmer.

    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryDesktop Dimmer is Free and Open Source
    • f.lux is LightweightDesktop Dimmer is not according to our users
  2. Redshift icon

    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.

    49 Redshift alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Redshift screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No longer working on modern systems, and no longer updated.

    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

    Redshift VS Desktop Dimmer

     

    • Redshift is the most popular Open Source alternative to Desktop Dimmer.

    • Redshift is Free and Open SourceDesktop Dimmer is also Free and Open Source
    • Redshift is LightweightDesktop Dimmer is not according to our users
  4. LightBulb icon

    LightBulb

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

    53 LightBulb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LightBulb screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Optimal performance
    4.  Configurable

    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

    LightBulb VS Desktop Dimmer

     
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  6. Red Moon icon

    Red Moon

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    The app is free on F-Droid and on GitHub but you can buy it on the Google Play Store to support the developer.

    36 Red Moon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Red Moon screenshot 1
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    Red Moon Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Time Scheduling
    3.  Automatic brightness dimming
    4.  Color correction
    5.  Blue light filter

    Red Moon VS Desktop Dimmer

     

    • Red Moon is the most popular Android alternative to Desktop Dimmer.

    • Red Moon is Free and Open SourceDesktop Dimmer is also Free and Open Source
  7. RedshiftGUI icon

    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.

    44 RedshiftGUI alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main dailog
    Discontinued

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

    RedshiftGUI Features

    1.  Color management
    2.  Reduce Eyestrain

    RedshiftGUI VS Desktop Dimmer

     
  8. Dimmer icon

    Dimmer

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    Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays.

    60 Dimmer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dimmer screenshot 1
    2.0.0.b8

    Dimmer Features

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

    Dimmer VS Desktop Dimmer

     
  10. PangoBright icon

    PangoBright

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

    53 PangoBright alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PangoBright screenshot 1

    PangoBright Features

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

    PangoBright VS Desktop Dimmer

     
    Comments about PangoBright as an Alternative to Desktop Dimmer
    minhnhatx
    Positive •Feb 7, 2020
    0

    Simple, no installation needed, works with multiple monitors, not a software to adjust temperature but it was exactly what I was searching for.

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    • PangoBright is Free and ProprietaryDesktop Dimmer is Free and Open Source
  11. Gammy icon

    Gammy

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    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    54 Gammy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Gammy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    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

    Gammy VS Desktop Dimmer

     
  12. Twilight icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Twilight screenshot 1
    Twilight screenshot 2
    Twilight screenshot 3

    Twilight Features

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

    Twilight VS Desktop Dimmer

     
  13. Iris mini icon

    Iris mini

     18 likes
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    Enjoy free cross-platform blue light reduction and PWM flicker-free brightness control with Iris mini. Minimalistic design, portable, and automatic for no-hassle, eyestrain-relief across all devices. Simply double-click to activate, perfect for every lighting condition.

    51 Iris mini alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Iris mini screenshot 1

    Iris mini Features

    1.  Blue light filter

    Iris mini VS Desktop Dimmer

     
  14. SunsetScreen icon

    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.

    50 SunsetScreen alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

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

    SunsetScreen VS Desktop Dimmer

     

    • SunsetScreen is the most popular commercial alternative to Desktop Dimmer.

    • SunsetScreen is Paid and ProprietaryDesktop Dimmer is Free and Open Source
    • SunsetScreen is LightweightDesktop Dimmer is not according to our users
  15. Mirage - Screen Filter icon

    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

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Settings menu - Home

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Automatic brightness dimming

    Mirage - Screen Filter VS Desktop Dimmer

     
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