f.lux Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to f.lux for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac 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 17 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to f.lux are Iris mini, Iris, Vivid and Lumen.

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f.lux alternatives are mainly Color Temperature Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Dimmers or Health Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Android, Mac, Windows and Screen Dimmer. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to f.lux.
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  1. Redshift icon

    Redshift

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    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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    This is open source, while f.lux wants you to download a binary and run it constantly on your system.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    It doesnt't work sometimes...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    -15

    It's just not as good as f.lux is.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Redshift is a great f.lux alternative.

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

    • Redshift is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to f.lux.

    • Redshift is Free and Open Sourcef.lux is Free and Proprietary
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    Iris mini

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    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.

    52 Iris mini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Very minimalistic and lightweight. Doesn't affect games (i.e. microstuttering) the way f.lux does (if you set it to Paused mode).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Iris mini is a great f.lux alternative.

    • Iris mini is Freemium and Proprietaryf.lux is Free and Proprietary
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    Iris

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    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.

    145 Iris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Iris has all the functionality of f.lux and much more

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    1

    Intuitive to use and easy to install

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Iris is a great f.lux alternative.

    • Iris is Freemium and Proprietaryf.lux is Free and Proprietary
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    Vivid

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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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Lumen icon

    Lumen

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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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. NightTone icon

    NightTone

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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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Shifty icon

    Shifty

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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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Night Screen icon

    Night Screen

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    Night Screen is created for those people who spend a lot of time at night working.

    Limit your exposure to energy-efficient lighting before bed. In addition to the LED screens in your electronics, energy-efficient lighting emits a lot of blue light.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Kumux

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Kumux is the most popular SaaS alternative to f.lux.

    • Kumux is Free and Open Sourcef.lux is Free and Proprietary
  14. myPoint Shade icon

    myPoint Shade

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    Stop burning your eyes! myPoint Shade is caring for your eyes' comfort.

    If you work in a dark room or struggle with eye strain and headache, myPoint will tune up your displays - this way it will care for your health and comfort.

    myPoint allows you to adjust the brightness o.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    myPoint supports both Common shade for all screens and Per screen shade.
     
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    Gamma Dimmer

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    Dim any screen and keep color accuracy.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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