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.
- Color Temperature Tool
- Free • Open Source
- 57 f.lux alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Comments about f.lux as an Alternative to Redshift
redshift seems to have limitations in windows
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
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
China
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
DiscontinuedThe project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 0.2.4, released in August 2014, can be still downloaded from GitHub.
RedshiftGUI Features
- 136 Iris alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Bulgaria
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Iris Features
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
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
Bulgaria
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Iris mini Features
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
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
- Cinnamon
Comments about QRedshift as an Alternative to Redshift
Redshift stopped working, installed qredshift applet and it works, also has better config options and interface.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
- International
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
DiscontinuedThe project is no longer being worked on and the repository has been archived
Gammy Features
Comments about Gammy as an Alternative to Redshift
John DOEI was having some issues with Redshift (probably just me), and Gammy is the perfect replacement for it.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Country of Origin
Denmark
EU
Platforms
- Linux
- Wayland
wlsunset Features
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
- Free • Open Source
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Linux
- Wayland
gammastep Features
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.
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.
DiscontinuedThe last update is from 2017.
Blueshift Features
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
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- Wayland
wl-gammactl Features
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.