Dimmer AlternativesScreen Dimmers and other similar apps like Dimmer

Dimmer is described as 'Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays' and is a Screen Dimmer in the system & hardware category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Dimmer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Wayland and Android apps. The best Dimmer alternative is f.lux, which is free. Other great apps like Dimmer are Redshift, Twinkle Tray, LightBulb and Nox Dimmer.

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  1. f.lux icon

    f.lux

     979 likes

    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.

    57 f.lux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about f.lux as an Alternative to Dimmer
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    7

    f.lux gives a warmer tint to the screen, dimmer makes the screen darker.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RemovedUser
    0

    f.lux can change the brightness using Alt + Pg Up or Down, but it's not permanently saved after every reboot.

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

    Only changes color not brightness, also self adjusts, cant be used in daylight hours.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
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    f.lux icon

    • Some users think f.lux is a great Dimmer alternative, some don't.

    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryDimmer is also Free and Proprietary
    • f.lux is LightweightDimmer is not according to our users
  2. Redshift icon

    Redshift

     259 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Redshift as an Alternative to Dimmer
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Only changes color not brightness

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Redshift icon
    Redshift icon

    • Most users think Redshift is a great Dimmer alternative.

    • Redshift is Free and Open SourceDimmer is Free and Proprietary
    • Redshift is LightweightDimmer is not according to our users
  4. Twinkle Tray icon

    Twinkle Tray

     44 likes

    Twinkle Tray enables brightness control on external displays in Windows 10 & 11. Even th Windows is capable of adjusting the backlight on most monitors, it doesn't support external monitors natively.

    28 Twinkle Tray alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Twinkle Tray as an Alternative to Dimmer
    Irw
    Positive
    1

    Actually adjusts the brightness of monitors (through DDC/CI)

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    Twinkle Tray icon
    • Twinkle Tray is Free and Open SourceDimmer is Free and Proprietary
    • Twinkle Tray is LightweightDimmer is not according to our users
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  6. LightBulb icon

    LightBulb

     108 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Nox Dimmer icon

    Nox Dimmer

     1 like

    Nox is a modern, lightweight screen dimming utility for Windows designed to reduce eye strain in low-light environments - For external and primary monitors.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. RedshiftGUI icon

    RedshiftGUI

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about RedshiftGUI as an Alternative to Dimmer
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Only changes color not brightness

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RedshiftGUI icon
    RedshiftGUI icon
    • RedshiftGUI is Free and Open SourceDimmer is Free and Proprietary
  10. PangoBright icon

    PangoBright

     19 likes

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

    53 PangoBright alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about PangoBright as an Alternative to Dimmer
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    Positive
    0

    It's great because PangoBright allows you to change the overlay color as well as the brightness intensity.

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    PangoBright icon

    • Almost everyone thinks PangoBright is a great Dimmer alternative.

    • PangoBright is Free and ProprietaryDimmer is also Free and Proprietary
  12. BlinkMore icon

    BlinkMore

     3 likes

    BlinkMoreFree is an open source macOS menu bar application that helps reduce eye strain by fading your screen when you stare at it for too long without blinking. Using automated eye-tracking and customized settings to encourage you to blink more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. monitorcontrol (Python)

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    Python monitor control using the VESA Monitor Control Command Set (MCCS) over the Display Data Channel Command Interface Standard (DDC-CI).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
     
  14. Brightintosh icon

    Brightintosh

     4 likes

    BrightIntosh is lightweight, works system-wide, has optional launch-at-login functionality and includes a global hotkey to toggle the extra brightness.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Iris mini icon

    Iris mini

     19 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Iris mini screenshot 1
     
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