Dimmer Alternatives for Linux

Dimmer is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is f.lux, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Dimmer and 19 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Dimmer are Redshift, RedshiftGUI, monitorcontrol (Python) and Iris mini.

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Dimmer alternatives page was last updated Mar 29, 2026

f.lux
986 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
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application types
Color Temperature
Screen Dimmer
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
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f.lux vs Dimmer Comments

Top Negative Comment
Guest
Sep 2, 2016
7
f.lux gives a warmer tint to the screen, dimmer makes the screen darker.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
RemovedUser
CommentMar 8, 2024
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 commentJan 5, 2021
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
f.lux is Free and ProprietaryDimmer is also Free and Proprietary
f.lux is LightweightDimmer is not according to our users
Redshift
258 likes
Redshift adjusts the color temperature according to the position of the sun. A different color temperature is set during night and daytime.
50 Redshift alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Color Temperature
Screen Dimmer
Origin
Denmark
EU
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
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Redshift vs Dimmer Comments

Guest
Negative commentJan 5, 2021
0
Only changes color not brightness
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Redshift is Free and Open SourceDimmer is Free and Proprietary
Redshift is LightweightDimmer is not according to our users
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
Color Temperature
Origin
China
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Linux
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Guest
Negative commentJan 5, 2021
0
Only changes color not brightness
Review by a new / low-activity user.
RedshiftGUI is Free and Open SourceDimmer is Free and Proprietary
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Iris
Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for div...

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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
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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
Color Temperature
Origin
Bulgaria
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
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waysn
2 likes
gamma adjustments for Wayland.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
Linux
Wayland
Rust
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Gammy
24 likes
Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application types
Color Temperature
Screen Dimmer
Origin
International
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Windows
Linux
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gammastep
2 likes
Adjust the color temperature of your screen according to your surroundings. This may help your eyes hurt less if you are working in front of the screen at night.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Origin
United States
Platforms
Linux
Wayland
G
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wlsunset
2 likes
Day/night gamma adjustments for Wayland compositors supporting wlr-gamma-control
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Origin
Denmark
EU
Platforms
Linux
Wayland
W
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luminance
2 likes
A simple GTK application to control brightness of displays including external displays supporting DDC/CI
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
Linux
GTK
Flathub
Flatpak
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Iris
32 likes
Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for diverse needs.
152 Iris alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application types
Color Temperature
Screen Dimmer
Origin
Bulgaria
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
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sunsetr
1 like
Automatic blue-light filter for Hyprland, Niri, and everything Wayland.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Origin
United States
Platforms
Wayland
Linux
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