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, QRedshift and Iris mini.

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  1. f.lux icon

    f.lux

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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.

    58 f.lux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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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.
    Guest
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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

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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.

    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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    Iris

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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 div...

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    QRedshift

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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.

    15 QRedshift alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Cinnamon
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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

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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.

    52 Iris mini alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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  8. wlsunset

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    Day/night gamma adjustments for Wayland compositors supporting wlr-gamma-control

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     

  10. gammastep

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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.

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    • Wayland
     
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    Gammy

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    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    55 Gammy alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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    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

  12. SCT - Set Color Temperature

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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.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  13. Blueshift

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
     
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    Calise

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    A Python program that calculates ambient brightness and sets screen's correct backlight using a camera.

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