Dimmer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Color Temperature Tools

The best Color Temperature alternative to Dimmer is f.lux, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Dimmer and many of them are Color Temperature Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Color Temperature Tool alternatives to Dimmer are Redshift, LightBulb, RedshiftGUI and PangoBright.

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Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays.

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Dimmer alternatives page was last updated Mar 8, 2024
  1. f.lux icon
     960 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.

    59 f.lux alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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 Dimmer

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    Comments about f.lux as an Alternative to Dimmer
     
       
    Guest

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

    Top negative commentSep 2, 2016
    6
    bletjetho

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

    CommentMar 8, 2024
    0
    Guest

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

    Negative commentJan 5, 2021
    1
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    • Some users think f.lux is a great Dimmer alternative, some don't.

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

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

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

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    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.

    Redshift iconDimmer Icon

    Redshift VS Dimmer

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    Comments about Redshift as an Alternative to Dimmer
     
    Guest

    Only changes color not brightness

    Negative commentJan 5, 2021
    0
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    • Most users think Redshift is a great Dimmer alternative.

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

    • Redshift is Free and Open SourceDimmer is Free and Proprietary
    • Redshift is LightweightDimmer is not according to our users
  3. LightBulb icon
     102 likes

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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
    LightBulb iconDimmer Icon

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  4. RedshiftGUI icon
     91 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.

    46 RedshiftGUI alternatives
    Main dailog

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    RedshiftGUI Features

    1.  Color management
    2.  Reduce Eyestrain
    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 iconDimmer Icon

    RedshiftGUI VS Dimmer

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    Comments about RedshiftGUI as an Alternative to Dimmer
     
    Guest

    Only changes color not brightness

    Negative commentJan 5, 2021
    0
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    RedshiftGUI icon
    • RedshiftGUI is Free and Open SourceDimmer is Free and Proprietary
  5. PangoBright icon
     18 likes

    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

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PangoBright Features

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

    PangoBright VS Dimmer

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    Comments about PangoBright as an Alternative to Dimmer
     
    opensourcetap

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

    Positive commentApr 11, 2022
    0
    Dimmer Icon
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    • Almost everyone thinks PangoBright is a great Dimmer alternative.

    • PangoBright is Free and ProprietaryDimmer is also Free and Proprietary
  6. Gammy icon
     23 likes

    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    55 Gammy alternatives
    Gammy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    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

    Gammy iconDimmer Icon

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  7. Iris mini icon
     18 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.

    51 Iris mini alternatives
    Iris mini screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Iris mini Features

    1.  Blue light filter
    Iris mini iconDimmer Icon

    Iris mini VS Dimmer

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  8. SunsetScreen icon
     34 likes

    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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    SunsetScreen VS Dimmer

    Is SunsetScreen a good alternative to Dimmer?
     
    • SunsetScreen is the most popular commercial alternative to Dimmer.

    • SunsetScreen is Paid and ProprietaryDimmer is Free and Proprietary
    • SunsetScreen is LightweightDimmer is not according to our users
  9. Mirage - Screen Filter icon
     3 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Automatic brightness dimming
    Mirage - Screen Filter iconDimmer Icon

    Mirage - Screen Filter VS Dimmer

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  10. Iris icon
     31 likes

    Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen and avoid eye pain.

    138 Iris alternatives
    Iris screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Iris Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Automatic brightness dimming
    5.  Reduce Eyestrain
    6.  Blue light filter
    7.  Built-in timer
    Iris iconDimmer Icon

    Iris VS Dimmer

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  11. Windows Night Light icon
     9 likes

    To schedule Night Light so it turns on automatically, select Start > Settings > System > Display > Night light > Night light settings.

    52 Windows Night Light alternatives
    Windows Night Light screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Display Management
    4.  Reduce Eyestrain
    5.  Blue light filter
    Windows Night Light iconDimmer Icon

    Windows Night Light VS Dimmer

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  12.  2 likes

    Kumux is a dynamic circadian color scheme for code editors and other software. It adjust color temperature, color hues, contrast and brightness levels throughout the day based on the position of the sun.

    59 Kumux alternatives
    Kumux screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Kumux Features

    1.  Color Palette
    2.  VSCode
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    Kumux VS Dimmer

    Is Kumux a good alternative to Dimmer?
     
    • Kumux is the most popular SaaS alternative to Dimmer.

    • Kumux is Free and Open SourceDimmer is Free and Proprietary
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