QuickShade Alternatives

QuickShade is described as 'A macOS app to quickly change the brightness of your Mac' and is a Screen Dimmer. There are more than 25 alternatives to QuickShade for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, openSUSE and Python apps. The best QuickShade alternative is Twinkle Tray, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like QuickShade are Solace, MonitorControl, Dimmer and Monitorian.

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QuickShade alternatives page was last updated Mar 20, 2026

Dimly Multi Monitor Control macOS
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a quiet macOS menu-bar switch for external monitors - instantly mute glare with fast blackout or true DDC/CI sleep, plus per-display toggles.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Screen Dimmer
Origin
Ireland
EU
Platforms
Mac
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Gamma Dimmer
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Dim any screen and keep color accuracy.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Screen Dimmer
Origin
Romania
EU
Platforms
Mac
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Bright Master
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The program is designed to adjust the brightness of monitors, laptop displays and other equipment. Runs on Windows 7+ and does not require installation. Works with all external monitors that have DDC/CI support, as well as with built-in displays of laptops, all-in-ones and...
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Screen Dimmer
Platforms
Windows
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