Nocturne AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Color Temperature Tools

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

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Nocturne is simple app for switching a computer to night vision mode. It has a few tricks up its sleeve: color correction, window shadow toggling, and background removal.

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Nocturne 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.

    59 f.lux alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    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
    13.  Temperature Monitoring
    14.  Scheduling
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    • f.lux is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Nocturne.

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

    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryNocturne is Free and Open Source
    • f.lux is LightweightNocturne 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.

    52 Redshift alternatives
    Redshift screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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
    13.  KDE Widget
    Discontinued

    No longer working on modern systems, and no longer updated.

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    Redshift VS Nocturne

    Is Redshift a good alternative to Nocturne?
     

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

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

    54 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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    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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  7. 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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  8. Iris mini icon
    Iris mini icon

    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
    Iris mini screenshot 3
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  10. PangoBright icon
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    PangoBright

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

    53 PangoBright alternatives
    PangoBright screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PangoBright Features

    1.  Dimmer
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode
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  11. SunsetScreen icon
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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
    SunsetScreen iconNocturne Icon

    SunsetScreen VS Nocturne

    Is SunsetScreen a good alternative to Nocturne?
     

    • SunsetScreen is the most popular commercial alternative to Nocturne.

    • SunsetScreen is Paid and ProprietaryNocturne is Free and Open Source
    • SunsetScreen is LightweightNocturne is not according to our users
  12. 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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  13. 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

    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
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  14. Windows Night Light icon
    Windows Night Light icon

    Windows Night Light

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    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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Display Management
    4.  Reduce Eyestrain
    5.  Blue light filter
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  15. Night Screen / Blackbulb icon
    Night Screen / Blackbulb icon

    Night Screen / Blackbulb

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    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
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    +1
    Night Screen / Blackbulb screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Night Screen / Blackbulb Features

    1.  Backlight brightness control
    2.  Reduce Eyestrain
    3.  Display Management
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