Iris AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Color Temperature Tools

The best Color Temperature alternative to Iris is f.lux, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Iris and many of them are Color Temperature Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Color Temperature Tool alternatives to Iris are Redshift, LightBulb, Red Moon and RedshiftGUI.

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Iris alternatives are mainly Color Temperature Tools but may also be Screen Dimmers or Anti Procrastination Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Iris.

Iris

Color Temperature Tool
Freemium • Proprietary

Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen without PWM and avoid eye pain.

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Iris alternatives page was last updated Nov 3, 2023

f.lux
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.
55 f.lux alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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Top f.lux 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. Lightweight
10. Dark Mode
11. Backlight brightness control
12. Reduce Eyestrain
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f.lux VS Iris
Is f.lux a good alternative to Iris?
Comments about f.lux as an Alternative to Iris

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doesn't have brightness mode
Negative comment •Nov 12, 2021
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- Most users think f.lux is a great Iris alternative.
- f.lux is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Iris.
- f.lux is the most popular free alternative to Iris.
- f.lux is Free and ProprietaryIris is Freemium and Proprietary
- f.lux is LightweightIris is not according to our users

Redshift
Redshift adjusts the color temperature according to the position of the sun. A different color temperature is set during night and daytime.
48 Redshift alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Top Redshift Features
1. Blue light filter
2. Color correction
3. Dark Mode
4. Command line interface
5. Lightweight
6. Portable
7. Support for Multiple Monitors
8. Ad-free
9. Display Management
10. Cross-Platform
11. Fedora Repository
12. Debian package compatible
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Discontinued
No longer working on modern systems, and no longer updated.
Redshift VS Iris
Is Redshift a good alternative to Iris?
- Redshift is the most popular Open Source alternative to Iris.
- Redshift is Free and Open SourceIris is Freemium and Proprietary
- Redshift is LightweightIris is not according to our users

LightBulb
Background application that adjusts screen gamma, making the colors appear warmer at night, reducing strain on your eyes.
50 LightBulb alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
Platforms
- Windows
Top LightBulb Features
1. Lightweight
2. Customizable
3. Optimal performance
4. Color Temperature
5. Portable
6. Blue light filter
7. Configurable
8. Support for Hotkeys
9. Fullscreen Pause
10. Automatic Lighting Control
11. Dark Mode
12. Application Whitelist
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LightBulb VS Iris
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Red Moon
The app is free on F-Droid and on GitHub but you can buy it on the Google Play Store to support the developer.
33 Red Moon alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Red Moon Features
1. No Tracking
2. Time Scheduling
3. Automatic brightness dimming
4. Color correction
5. Blue light filter
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Red Moon VS Iris
Is Red Moon a good alternative to Iris?
- Red Moon is the most popular Android alternative to Iris.
- Red Moon is Free and Open SourceIris is Freemium and Proprietary

RedshiftGUI
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.
42 RedshiftGUI alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Color Temperature Tool
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
RedshiftGUI Features
Color management
Reduce Eyestrain
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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 VS Iris
Is RedshiftGUI a good alternative to Iris?

Gammy
Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.
52 Gammy alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
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
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Discontinued
The project is no longer being worked on and the repository has been archived

Gammy VS Iris
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Twilight
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.
39 Twilight alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Color Temperature Tool
Platforms
- Android
Twilight Features
1. Dark Mode
2. Color correction
3. Blue light filter
4. Display Management
5. Automatic brightness dimming
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Twilight VS Iris
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Iris mini
Iris mini is free and minimalistic version of Iris. Small. Minimalistic. Free. Portable. Automatic. Awesome for everyone. Just double click and it will work.
48 Iris mini alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Color Temperature Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Iris mini Features
Blue light filter
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Iris mini VS Iris
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PangoBright
Screen dimming software that allows you to control the brightness of your screens as well as external monitors.
49 PangoBright alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Screen Dimmer
- Color Temperature Tool
Platforms
- Windows
PangoBright Features
Dimmer
Support for Multiple Monitors
Portable
Dark Mode
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PangoBright VS Iris
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SunsetScreen
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.
49 SunsetScreen alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Color Temperature Tool
Platforms
- Windows
SunsetScreen Features
1. Portable
2. Lightweight
3. Customizable shortcuts
4. Display Management
5. Customizable
6. Temperature Monitoring
7. Reduce Eyestrain
8. Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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SunsetScreen VS Iris
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Mirage - Screen Filter
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.
49 Mirage - Screen Filter alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
Platforms
- Windows
Mirage - Screen Filter Features
Lightweight
Dark Mode
Support for Multiple Monitors
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Mirage - Screen Filter VS Iris
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Windows Night Light
To schedule Night Light so it turns on automatically, select Start > Settings > System > Display > Night light > Night light settings.
49 Windows Night Light alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Color Temperature Tool
- Screen Dimmer
Platforms
- Windows
Windows Night Light Features
1. Dark Mode
2. Lightweight
3. Support for Multiple Monitors
4. Display Management
5. Reduce Eyestrain
6. Blue light filter
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Windows Night Light VS Iris
Is Windows Night Light a good alternative to Iris?