Redshift Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Redshift for Linux and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is f.lux, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Redshift and 16 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Redshift are RedshiftGUI, Iris, Iris mini and QRedshift.

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Redshift alternatives page was last updated Dec 7, 2024
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  1. f.lux icon
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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.

    57 f.lux alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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 Redshift

     
    Comments about f.lux as an Alternative to Redshift
    Guest
    Positive Sep 4, 2019
    5

    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.

    Guest
    Positive Oct 12, 2020
    2

    redshift seems to have limitations in windows

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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
    • f.lux is LightweightRedshift is not according to our users
  2. RedshiftGUI icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    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 Redshift

     
    • 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
  3. Iris icon
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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.

    136 Iris alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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

    Iris VS Redshift

     
  4. Iris mini icon
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Iris mini Features

    1.  Blue light filter

    Iris mini VS Redshift

     
  5. QRedshift icon
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    It makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Cinnamon

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Automatic brightness dimming

    QRedshift VS Redshift

     
    Comments about QRedshift as an Alternative to Redshift
    Guest
    Positive Nov 13, 2020
    0

    Redshift stopped working, installed qredshift applet and it works, also has better config options and interface.

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    • QRedshift is Free and Open SourceRedshift is also Free and Open Source
    • QRedshift is LightweightRedshift is not according to our users
  6. Gammy icon
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    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    54 Gammy alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    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 Redshift

     
    Comments about Gammy as an Alternative to Redshift
    John DOE
    Positive Apr 20, 2021
    0

    I was having some issues with Redshift (probably just me), and Gammy is the perfect replacement for it.

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    • Gammy is Free and Open SourceRedshift is also Free and Open Source
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    Day/night gamma adjustments for Wayland compositors supporting wlr-gamma-control

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland

    wlsunset Features

    1.  Blue light filter

    wlsunset VS Redshift

     
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    Adjust the color temperature of your screen according to your surroundings. This may help your eyes hurt less if you are working in front of the screen at night.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland

    gammastep Features

    1.  Blue light filter

    gammastep VS Redshift

     
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    Setting the color temp of the screen really only requires about 40 lines of C (80 or so all inclusive). sct is a crude utility which does roughly that. I’d say exactly that, but some of the calculations aren’t actually exact.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Simple installation
    3.  Blue light filter

    SCT - Set Color Temperature VS Redshift

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2017.

    Blueshift Features

    1.  Display Management
    2.  Temperature Monitoring
    3.  Reduce Eyestrain
    4.  Blue light filter

    Blueshift VS Redshift

     
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland

    wl-gammactl Features

    1.  Blue light filter

    wl-gammactl VS Redshift

     
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    To reduce eye strain.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors

    Eye Care Window VS Redshift

     
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