Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Global
Redshift Alternatives
Redshift has been discontinued. Similar apps include f.lux, which is free. Other options are LightBulb, Solace, Red Moon and RedshiftGUI. Color Temperature Tools like Redshift are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Alternatives list
Worlds first Myopic Defocus effect. Applies a Myopic Defocus effect on any website. This makes the screen look on the retina naturally as if it was at a greater distance. People report it being more convenient to look at.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Windows
- Google Chrome
United States
Night Screen is created for those people who spend a lot of time at night working.
Limit your exposure to energy-efficient lighting before bed. In addition to the LED screens in your electronics, energy-efficient lighting emits a lot of blue light.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
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Inspired by Redshift, Blueshift adjusts the colour temperature of your monitor according to brightness outside to reduce eye strain and make it easier to fall asleep when going to bed.
Platforms
- Linux
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46 Night Shift: Blue Light Filter alternativesDo you use your mobile phone after sunset? Do you use your phone within three hours of your bed time? If yes, then your device might be taking your sleep away. Bluelight from your mobile screens sends a signal to brain to wake up, and makes it difficult for us to sleep at night.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
Twilight Blue Light Filter is an optimal night filter that can be created to provide a warm light night screen for your eye care.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Android
India
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Romania
EU
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Firefox
Small GTK GUI application to set contrast, brightness and gamma for wayland compositors which support the wlr-gamma-control protocol extension. Basically this is the example from here: https://github.com/swaywm/wlroots/blob/master/examples/gamma-control.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Linux
- Wayland
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Shifty was made to expand the capabilities of the built in Night Shift feature in macOS. You can disable Night Shift for specific apps and custom time periods. It also provides easy access to a slider to fine tune your color temperature.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
If you get migraines, your screen is working against you. Not because it's too bright, because it's emitting the exact wavelengths of light your brain is most sensitive to.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
