Lumen AlternativesScreen Dimmers and other similar apps like Lumen

Lumen is described as '- magic auto brightness based on screen contents. You control Lumen simply by using your brightness keys - it'll automatically learn your preferences' and is a Screen Dimmer. There are more than 25 alternatives to Lumen for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Wayland apps. The best Lumen alternative is f.lux, which is free. Other great apps like Lumen are Redshift, LightBulb, RedshiftGUI and Dimmer.

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Lumen alternatives page was last updated May 29, 2024
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  1. f.lux icon

    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.

    56 f.lux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main Window

    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 VS Lumen

     

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

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

    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryLumen is Free and Open Source
    • f.lux is LightweightLumen is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    46 Redshift alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Redshift screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No longer working on modern systems, and no longer updated.

    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

    Redshift VS Lumen

     

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

    • Redshift is Free and Open SourceLumen is also Free and Open Source
    • Redshift is LightweightLumen is not according to our users
  4. LightBulb icon

    LightBulb

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

    51 LightBulb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LightBulb screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Optimal performance
    4.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Color Temperature
    2.  Blue light filter
    3.  Portable
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Automatic Lighting Control
    6.  Fullscreen Pause
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Application Whitelist
    10.  Color correction
    11.  Auto Update
    12.  Graphical User Interface

    LightBulb VS Lumen

     
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main dailog
    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 Features

    1.  Color management
    2.  Reduce Eyestrain

    RedshiftGUI VS Lumen

     
  7. Dimmer icon

    Dimmer

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    Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays.

    58 Dimmer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dimmer screenshot 1
    2.0.0.b8

    Dimmer Features

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

    Dimmer VS Lumen

     
  8. PangoBright icon

    PangoBright

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    Screen dimming software that allows you to control the brightness of your screens as well as external monitors.

    50 PangoBright alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PangoBright screenshot 1

    PangoBright Features

    1.  Dimmer
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode

    PangoBright VS Lumen

     
  10. Twilight icon

    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.

    40 Twilight alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Twilight screenshot 1
    Twilight screenshot 2
    Twilight screenshot 3

    Twilight Features

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

    Twilight VS Lumen

     

    • Twilight is the most popular Android alternative to Lumen.

    • Twilight is Free and ProprietaryLumen is Free and Open Source
  11. Gammy icon

    Gammy

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    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Gammy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer being worked on and the repository has been archived

    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

    Gammy VS Lumen

     
  12. Iris mini icon

    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Iris mini screenshot 1

    Iris mini Features

    1.  Blue light filter

    Iris mini VS Lumen

     
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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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

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

    SunsetScreen VS Lumen

     

    • SunsetScreen is the most popular commercial alternative to Lumen.

    • SunsetScreen is Paid and ProprietaryLumen is Free and Open Source
    • SunsetScreen is LightweightLumen is not according to our users
  14. Velis Auto Brightness icon

    Velis Auto Brightness

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    Velis Auto Brightness is a pretty powerfully adjustable auto-brightness app for your android device.

    48 Velis Auto Brightness alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Velis Auto Brightness screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Automatic brightness dimming
    2.  Multiple languages

    Velis Auto Brightness VS Lumen

     

    • Velis Auto Brightness is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Lumen.

    • Velis Auto Brightness is Freemium and ProprietaryLumen is Free and Open Source
  15. 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.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Settings menu - Home

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Automatic brightness dimming

    Mirage - Screen Filter VS Lumen

     
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