f.lux Alternatives

f.lux is described as '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' and is a leading color temperature tool in the system & hardware category. There are more than 50 alternatives to f.lux for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Wayland apps. The best f.lux alternative is Redshift, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like f.lux are LightBulb, SunsetScreen, RedshiftGUI and Twilight.

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  1. World's first instantaneous content-aware brightness control app that let your screen’s brightness and color temperature adapt instantly and automatically to provide the most optimal viewing experience for your eyes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Vivid icon
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    Vivid is a software that enables users to amplify the brightness of their MacBook Pro and Pro Display XDR, system-wide, utilizing standard Apple APIs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Lumen icon
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    Lumen - magic auto brightness based on screen contents. You control Lumen simply by using your brightness keys - it'll automatically learn your preferences.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. EasyEyes icon
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    Trouble Sleeping? Device screen too bright even on the lowest brightness setting? Want to give your phone a warm look instead of that eye straining blue gaze you see at night? EasyEyes is the solution. By changing your device's color temperature, EasyEyes reduces eye strain...

    46 EasyEyes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5. 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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Velis Auto Brightness is a pretty powerfully adjustable auto-brightness app for your android device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. NightTone icon
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    NightTone makes your screen more comfortable, enjoyable and healthier by shifting the colors of your display to a warmer, eye-friendly palette. It makes you sleep and feel better.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8.  2 likes

    gamma adjustments for Wayland.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
    • Rust
     
  9. Calise icon
     3 likes

    A Python program that calculates ambient brightness and sets screen's correct backlight using a camera.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Desktop Dimmer icon
     15 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Shifty icon
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    Shifty was made to expand the capabilities of the built in Night Shift feature in macOS. You can disable Night Shift for specific apps and custom time periods. It also provides easy access to a slider to fine tune your color temperature.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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