Desktop Dimmer Alternatives
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 Android Tablet. The best alternative is f.lux, which is free. Other great apps like Desktop Dimmer are Redshift, LightBulb, Red Moon and Gammy.
Desktop Dimmer alternatives are mainly Color Temperature Tools but may also be Screen Dimmers or Health Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Desktop Dimmer.f.lux
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Proprietary
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
54 alternatives to f.lux- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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.
f.lux Features
f.lux vs Desktop Dimmer opinions
lepiRedshift can't seem to be configured and it's only temperature, while Desktop Dimmer can just darken your screen
1Redshift
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
49 alternatives to Redshift- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Redshift adjusts the color temperature according to the position of the sun. A different color temperature is set during night and daytime.
Redshift Features
DiscontinuedNo longer working on modern systems, and no longer updated.
LightBulb
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
50 alternatives to LightBulb- Windows
LightBulb is an application that reduces eye strain produced by staring at a computer screen when working late hours. As the day goes on, it continuously adjusts gamma, transitioning the display color temperature from cold blue in the afternoon to warm yellow during the night.
LightBulb Features
Red Moon
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Color Temperature Tool
32 alternatives to Red Moon- Android
- F-Droid
The app is free on F-Droid and on GitHub but you can buy it on the Google Play Store to support the developer.
Gammy
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
52 alternatives to Gammy- Windows
- Linux
Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.
Gammy Features
DiscontinuedThe project is no longer being worked on and the repository has been archived
RedshiftGUI
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Color Temperature Tool
42 alternatives to RedshiftGUI- Windows
- Linux
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.
RedshiftGUI Features
DiscontinuedThe project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 0.2.4, released in August 2014, can be still downloaded from GitHub.
Dimmer
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo53 alternatives to Dimmer- Free • Proprietary
- Screen Dimmer
- Windows
Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays.
Dimmer Features
Twilight
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo38 alternatives to Twilight- Free • Proprietary
- Color Temperature Tool
- Android
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.
Twilight Features
PangoBright
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Proprietary
- Screen Dimmer
- Color Temperature Tool
45 alternatives to PangoBright- Windows
Screen dimming software that allows you to control the brightness of your screens as well as external monitors.
PangoBright Features
PangoBright vs Desktop Dimmer opinions
minhnhatxSimple, no installation needed, works with multiple monitors, not a software to adjust temperature but it was exactly what I was searching for.
0Iris mini
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Proprietary
- Color Temperature Tool
48 alternatives to Iris mini- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Iris mini is free and minimalistic version of Iris. Small. Minimalistic. Free. Portable. Automatic. Awesome for everyone. Just double click and it will work.
Iris mini Features