f.lux Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to f.lux for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Redshift, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to f.lux and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to f.lux are LightBulb, RedshiftGUI, Iris and Iris mini.

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  1. EasyEyes by Autosofted is an app that can do what f.lux does and more. F.lux only allows the user to adjust temperature, while EasyEyes allows both temperature AND brightness adjustment. EasyEyes allows the user to create multiple transition times.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Desktop Dimmer icon
     17 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  3. Worlds first Myopic Defocus effect. Applies a Myopic Defocus effect on any website. This makes the screen look on the retina naturally as if it was at a greater distance. People report it being more convenient to look at.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
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  4. This advanced Windows app allows you to alter the screen shading according to the time of day, which is great if you work outside the normal hours, or if you need a lift in the afternoon. You can set the colour tints and your awake and sleep times.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. NegativeScreen icon
     12 likes

    NegativeScreen is a Windows application allowing you to invert your screen colors.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
  6. DimScreen icon
     6 likes

    Form 1 Hour Software by skrommel, it can dim the screen by applying a transparent gray layer on top of your opened applications

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. EyeGuard icon
     1 like

    The First Full-Desktop E-Reader & Focus Suite for Windows. Authentic paper & e-ink themes, digital reading rulers, spotlight focus, and fail-safe zero-surprise architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Mahtab icon
     Like

    Small, dependency-free screen brightness and color temperature control for Windows (tray app).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Brightness Controller easily allows windows users to set the brightness level of your LCD screen (It is very useful when your screen doesn't allow settings to be remembered without having to push many buttons on your screen!).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
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