Kumux Alternatives

Kumux is described as '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' and is a color temperature tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Kumux for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Kumux alternative is f.lux, which is free. Other great apps like Kumux are Redshift, LightBulb, Red Moon and Midnight Lizard.

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

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Kumux alternatives page was last updated Nov 3, 2023
  1. QRedshift icon
     6 likes

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Cinnamon

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Automatic brightness dimming
    QRedshift icon

    QRedshift VS Kumux

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  2. Vivid icon
     Like this app

    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.

    29 Vivid alternatives
    Vivid screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Vivid Features

    1.  Backlight brightness control
    2.  Adjusting brightness
    Vivid icon

    Vivid VS Kumux

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    • Vivid is the most popular commercial alternative to Kumux.

    • Vivid is Paid and ProprietaryKumux is Free and Open Source
  3. SunsetScreen icon
     33 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.

    53 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 icon

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  4. Mirage - Screen Filter icon
     2 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.

    53 Mirage - Screen Filter alternatives
    Settings menu - Home

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    Mirage - Screen Filter icon

    Mirage - Screen Filter VS Kumux

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  5. Iris icon
     31 likes

    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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Iris Features

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

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  6. DimScreen icon
     6 likes

    Form 1 Hour Software by skrommel, it can dim the screen by applying a transparent gray layer on top of your opened applications

    53 DimScreen alternatives
    DimScreen screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    DimScreen Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Backlight brightness control
    4.  Cascade proxy
    DimScreen icon

    DimScreen VS Kumux

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  7. Desktop Dimmer icon
     15 likes

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

    50 Desktop Dimmer alternatives
    Desktop Dimmer For Windows

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Desktop Dimmer Features

    1.  Display Management
    2.  Automatic brightness dimming
    Discontinued

    The last commit to the project is from November, 16 2017 and it gave some users a bunch of deprecation errors when they tried to install and run it.

    Desktop Dimmer icon

    Desktop Dimmer VS Kumux

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  8. Windows Night Light icon
     9 likes

    To schedule Night Light so it turns on automatically, select Start > Settings > System > Display > Night light > Night light settings.

    53 Windows Night Light alternatives
    Windows Night Light screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Display Management
    4.  Reduce Eyestrain
    5.  Blue light filter
    Windows Night Light icon

    Windows Night Light VS Kumux

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  9. CF.lumen icon
     10 likes

    CF.lumen - don't let your phone blind you! CF.lumen changes the colors of your Android device's display based on the position of the sun. With the default settings, your display will get a warmer tint (lower color temperature) when the sun is down, to look more like indoo.

    34 CF.lumen alternatives
    Sundown Mode

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    CF.lumen Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Reduce Eyestrain
    3.  Display Management
    4.  Location-based
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    CF.lumen VS Kumux

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  10. Redshift Tray icon
     4 likes

    Redshift Tray is a no-frills GUI for the screen temperature adjustment tool Redshift.

    • Control Redshift based on location, custom night/day times, or manually
    • Enable/disable by double-clicking the tray icon
    • Has lots of other features via hotkeys
    17 Redshift Tray alternatives
    Tooltip

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Tray Icon
    4.  Blue light filter
    5.  Support for Hotkeys
    6.  Color correction
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  Temperature Monitoring
    Redshift Tray icon

    Redshift Tray VS Kumux

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  11. Night Screen / Blackbulb icon
     4 likes

    Prevent your eyes from being hurt by screen light on Android. Adjust brithness and screen color to prevent your eyes from being hurt by screen light.

    50 Night Screen / Blackbulb alternatives
    Night Screen / Blackbulb screenshot 1
    Night Screen / Blackbulb screenshot 2
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    Night Screen / Blackbulb screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Night Screen / Blackbulb Features

    1.  Backlight brightness control
    2.  Reduce Eyestrain
    3.  Display Management
    Night Screen / Blackbulb icon

    Night Screen / Blackbulb VS Kumux

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  12. NegativeScreen icon
     12 likes

    NegativeScreen is a Windows application allowing you to invert your screen colors.

    22 NegativeScreen alternatives
    Simple Inversion

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NegativeScreen Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Color correction
    NegativeScreen icon

    NegativeScreen VS Kumux

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