FireLux AlternativesColor Temperature Tools and other similar apps like FireLux

FireLux is described as 'This add-on allows to apply a filter in the web pages in order to attenuate the blue light' and is a color temperature tool in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FireLux for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Chrome OS apps. The best FireLux alternative is f.lux, which is free. Other great apps like FireLux are Redshift, LightBulb, RedshiftGUI and Turn Off the Lights.

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This add-on allows to apply a filter in the web pages in order to attenuate the blue light.

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FireLux alternatives page was last updated Nov 3, 2023
  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
    f.lux iconFireLux Icon

    f.lux VS FireLux

    Is f.lux a good alternative to FireLux?
     
    • f.lux is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FireLux.

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

    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryFireLux is Free and Open Source
    • f.lux is LightweightFireLux is not according to our users
  2. Redshift icon
     254 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 iconFireLux Icon

    Redshift VS FireLux

    Is Redshift a good alternative to FireLux?
     
    • Redshift is the most popular Open Source alternative to FireLux.

    • Redshift is Free and Open SourceFireLux is also Free and Open Source
    • Redshift is LightweightFireLux 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 iconFireLux Icon

    LightBulb VS FireLux

    Is LightBulb a good alternative to FireLux?
     
  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 iconFireLux Icon

    RedshiftGUI VS FireLux

    Is RedshiftGUI a good alternative to FireLux?
     
  5. Turn Off the Lights icon
     33 likes

    With a single click on the lamp button, the page will fade to dark. And automatically focus on the video. By clicking on it again, the page will return to normal. It works for all known video sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, YouKu, etc.

    26 Turn Off the Lights alternatives
    Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension - For YouTube, Vimeo, etc. With option to AutoHD YouTube (720,1080p,4K), Night Mode and more

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Maxthon Cloud Browser
    • Whale
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Microsoft Edge extension
    7.  Opera extension
    8.  Reduce Eyestrain
    9.  Browser extension
    10.  Safari extension
    11.  Internet Explorer extension
    12.  Disable autoplay
    Turn Off the Lights iconFireLux Icon

    Turn Off the Lights VS FireLux

    Is Turn Off the Lights a good alternative to FireLux?
     
    • Turn Off the Lights is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to FireLux.

    • Turn Off the Lights is Free and Open SourceFireLux is also Free and Open Source
    • Turn Off the Lights is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFireLux is not according to our users
  6. Dimmer icon
     29 likes

    Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays.

    60 Dimmer alternatives
    Dimmer screenshot 1
    2.0.0.b8

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Dimmer Features

    1.  Adjusting brightness
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Dims background windows
    4.  Portable
    5.  Automatic brightness dimming
    Dimmer iconFireLux Icon

    Dimmer VS FireLux

    Is Dimmer a good alternative to FireLux?
     
  7. 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 iconFireLux Icon

    Gammy VS FireLux

    Is Gammy a good alternative to FireLux?
     
  8. Twilight icon
     54 likes

    The app filters the blue spectrum on your phone or tablet after sunset and protects your eyes with a red filter. The filter intensity is smoothly adjusted to the sun cycle based on your local sunset and sunrise times.

    42 Twilight alternatives
    Twilight screenshot 1
    Twilight screenshot 2
    Twilight screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Twilight Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Blue light filter
    4.  Display Management
    5.  Automatic brightness dimming
    Twilight iconFireLux Icon

    Twilight VS FireLux

    Is Twilight a good alternative to FireLux?
     
  9. 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 iconFireLux Icon

    Iris mini VS FireLux

    Is Iris mini a good alternative to FireLux?
     
  10. 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 iconFireLux Icon

    SunsetScreen VS FireLux

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

    • SunsetScreen is Paid and ProprietaryFireLux is Free and Open Source
    • SunsetScreen is LightweightFireLux is not according to our users
  11. 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 iconFireLux Icon

    PangoBright VS FireLux

    Is PangoBright a good alternative to FireLux?
     
  12. 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 iconFireLux Icon

    Mirage - Screen Filter VS FireLux

    Is this a good alternative to FireLux?
     
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