Kumux AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Color Temperature Tools

The best Color Temperature alternative to Kumux is f.lux, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Kumux and many of them are Color Temperature Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Color Temperature Tool alternatives to Kumux are Redshift, LightBulb, Red Moon and RedshiftGUI.

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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.

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Kumux alternatives page was last updated Nov 3, 2023
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  1. f.lux icon
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    f.lux

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    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.

    60 f.lux alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Color Presets
    Color Effects
    +5
    Color Changing

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Blue light filter
    2.  Color temperature modes
    3.  Time Scheduling
    4.  Colour control
    5.  Color Temperature
    6.  Simple installation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Backlight brightness control
    9.  Reduce Eyestrain
    10.  Display Management
    11.  Temperature Monitoring
    12.  Scheduling
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    f.lux VS Kumux

    Is f.lux a good alternative to Kumux?
     

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

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

    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryKumux is Free and Open Source
    • f.lux is LightweightKumux is not according to our users
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    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.

    53 Redshift alternatives
    Redshift screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Blue light filter
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Portable
    6.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    7.  Display Management
    8.  Cross-Platform
    9.  Fedora Repository
    10.  Debian package compatible
    11.  System management
    12.  KDE Widget
    Discontinued

    No longer working on modern systems, and no longer updated.

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    Redshift VS Kumux

    Is Redshift a good alternative to Kumux?
     

    • Redshift is the most popular Open Source alternative to Kumux.

    • Redshift is Free and Open SourceKumux is also Free and Open Source
    • Redshift is LightweightKumux is not according to our users
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    LightBulb

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    Background application that adjusts screen gamma, making the colors appear warmer at night, reducing strain on your eyes.

    55 LightBulb alternatives
    LightBulb screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LightBulb screenshot 1

    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
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    Iris

    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 and avoid eye pain.

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    Red Moon

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    The app is free on F-Droid and on GitHub but you can buy it on the Google Play Store to support the developer.

    37 Red Moon alternatives
    Red Moon screenshot 1
    Red Moon screenshot 2
    +4
    Red Moon screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Time Scheduling
    2.  Automatic brightness dimming
    3.  Color correction
    4.  Blue light filter
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    Red Moon VS Kumux

    Is Red Moon a good alternative to Kumux?
     

    • Red Moon is the most popular Android alternative to Kumux.

    • Red Moon is Free and Open SourceKumux is also Free and Open Source
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    RedshiftGUI

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    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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    RedshiftGUI Features

    1.  Color management
    2.  Reduce Eyestrain
    Location lookup
    Settings
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 0.2.4, released in August 2014, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

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    RedshiftGUI VS Kumux

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  8. Gammy icon
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    Gammy

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    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    56 Gammy alternatives
    Gammy screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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

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  10. Twilight icon
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    Twilight

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    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.

    43 Twilight alternatives
    Twilight screenshot 1
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    Twilight screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Twilight Features

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

    Twilight VS Kumux

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  11. Iris mini icon
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    Iris mini

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    Iris mini is free and minimalistic version of Iris. Small. Minimalistic. Free. Portable. Automatic. Awesome for everyone. Just double click and it will work.

    52 Iris mini alternatives
    Iris mini screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Iris mini Features

    1.  Blue light filter
    Iris mini screenshot 1
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    +3
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    Iris mini VS Kumux

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    SunsetScreen

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    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.

    53 SunsetScreen alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    "More Options" Window
    Taskbar Menu

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Customizable shortcuts
    3.  Display Management
    4.  Temperature Monitoring
    5.  Reduce Eyestrain
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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    SunsetScreen VS Kumux

    Is SunsetScreen a good alternative to Kumux?
     

    • SunsetScreen is the most popular commercial alternative to Kumux.

    • SunsetScreen is Paid and ProprietaryKumux is Free and Open Source
    • SunsetScreen is LightweightKumux is not according to our users
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    QRedshift

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    It makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day.

    11 QRedshift alternatives
    QRedshift screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Cinnamon

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Automatic brightness dimming
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    QRedshift VS Kumux

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  14. Mirage - Screen Filter icon
    Mirage - Screen Filter icon

    Mirage - Screen Filter

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    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.

    53 Mirage - Screen Filter alternatives
    Settings menu - Home

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    Settings menu - Profiles
    Adapt to your optimal brightness an color temperature when content changes
    +2
    Neutralize the white flicker on startup of apps like Edge and Chrome
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    Mirage - Screen Filter VS Kumux

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  15. Iris icon
    Iris icon

    Iris

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    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 and avoid eye pain.

    137 Iris alternatives
    Iris screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Iris screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Automatic brightness dimming
    4.  Reduce Eyestrain
    5.  Blue light filter
    6.  Built-in timer
    Iris icon

    Iris VS Kumux

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