Redshift AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Color Temperature Tools

The best Color Temperature alternative to Redshift is f.lux, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Redshift and many of them are Color Temperature Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Color Temperature Tool alternatives to Redshift are RedshiftGUI, LightBulb, Red Moon and Iris.

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  1. f.lux icon

    f.lux

     979 likes

    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.

    57 f.lux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about f.lux as an Alternative to Redshift
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    f.lux is fantastic! I've been using it for about a year now, and my eyes have never felt better. It's incredibly important to protect your eyesight when you're staring at a screen all day.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Positive
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    redshift seems to have limitations in windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks f.lux is a great Redshift alternative.

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

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

    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryRedshift is Free and Open Source
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    RedshiftGUI

     92 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Most users think RedshiftGUI is a great Redshift alternative.

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

    • RedshiftGUI is Free and Open SourceRedshift is also Free and Open Source
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  6. Red Moon icon

    Red Moon

     53 likes

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

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Almost everyone thinks Red Moon is a great Redshift alternative.

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

    • Red Moon is Free and Open SourceRedshift is also Free and Open Source
  7. Iris icon

    Iris

     32 likes

    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for diverse needs.

    145 Iris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. QRedshift icon

    QRedshift

     8 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Cinnamon
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    Comments about QRedshift as an Alternative to Redshift
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    Redshift stopped working, installed qredshift applet and it works, also has better config options and interface.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • QRedshift is Free and Open SourceRedshift is also Free and Open Source
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    Iris mini

     19 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Redshift Tray icon

    Redshift Tray

     6 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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Twilight icon

    Twilight

     56 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    SunsetScreen

     35 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • SunsetScreen is the most popular commercial alternative to Redshift.

    • SunsetScreen is Paid and ProprietaryRedshift is Free and Open Source
    • SunsetScreen is CustomizableRedshift is not according to our users
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    CareUEyes

     9 likes

    CareUEyes is a very simple but useful program when it is about your eye care. The program comes with a very simple and clean interface and needs to technical knowledge. Even a novice computer user can download and use it easily.

    55 CareUEyes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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