RedshiftGUI AlternativesColor Temperature Tools and other similar apps like RedshiftGUI

RedshiftGUI is described as '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' and is a popular color temperature tool in the sport & health category. There are more than 25 alternatives to RedshiftGUI for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Wayland apps. The best RedshiftGUI alternative is f.lux, which is free. Other great apps like RedshiftGUI are Redshift, LightBulb, Iris mini and Twilight.

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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...

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RedshiftGUI alternatives page was last updated Mar 18, 2022
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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.

    58 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 RedshiftGUI

     
    • Most users think f.lux is a great RedshiftGUI alternative.

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

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

    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryRedshiftGUI is Free and Open Source
    • f.lux is LightweightRedshiftGUI is not according to our users
  2. Redshift icon
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    Redshift adjusts the color temperature according to the position of the sun. A different color temperature is set during night and daytime.

    49 Redshift alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Discontinued

    No longer working on modern systems, and no longer updated.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Blue light filter
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Portable
    6.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Display Management
    9.  Cross-Platform
    10.  Fedora Repository
    11.  Debian package compatible
    12.  System management

    Redshift VS RedshiftGUI

     
    • Almost everyone thinks Redshift is a great RedshiftGUI alternative.

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

    • Redshift is Free and Open SourceRedshiftGUI is also Free and Open Source
    • Redshift is LightweightRedshiftGUI is not according to our users
  3. LightBulb icon
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    Background application that adjusts screen gamma, making the colors appear warmer at night, reducing strain on your eyes.

    53 LightBulb alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Optimal performance
    4.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Color Temperature
    2.  Portable
    3.  Blue light filter
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Fullscreen Pause
    6.  Automatic Lighting Control
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Application Whitelist
    9.  Color correction
    10.  Graphical User Interface
    11.  Application whitelisting
    12.  Sane defaults

    LightBulb VS RedshiftGUI

     
  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.

    51 Iris mini alternatives

    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 RedshiftGUI

     
  5. Twilight icon
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    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.

    42 Twilight alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Twilight Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Blue light filter
    4.  Display Management
    5.  Automatic brightness dimming

    Twilight VS RedshiftGUI

     
    • Twilight is the most popular Android alternative to RedshiftGUI.

    • Twilight is Free and ProprietaryRedshiftGUI is Free and Open Source
  6. 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.

    140 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 RedshiftGUI

     
  7. Gammy icon
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    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    54 Gammy alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    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 RedshiftGUI

     
  8. 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.

    11 QRedshift alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Cinnamon

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Automatic brightness dimming

    QRedshift VS RedshiftGUI

     
  9. SunsetScreen icon
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    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.

    50 SunsetScreen alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Customizable shortcuts
    3.  Display Management
    4.  Temperature Monitoring
    5.  Reduce Eyestrain
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    SunsetScreen VS RedshiftGUI

     
    • SunsetScreen is the most popular commercial alternative to RedshiftGUI.

    • SunsetScreen is Paid and ProprietaryRedshiftGUI is Free and Open Source
    • SunsetScreen is LightweightRedshiftGUI is not according to our users
  10. Dimmer icon
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    Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays.

    60 Dimmer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Dimmer Features

    1.  Adjusting brightness
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Dims background windows
    4.  Portable
    5.  Automatic brightness dimming

    Dimmer VS RedshiftGUI

     
  11. Redshift Tray icon
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    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
    17 Redshift Tray alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Tray Icon
    4.  Blue light filter
    5.  Support for Hotkeys
    6.  Color correction
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  Temperature Monitoring

    Redshift Tray VS RedshiftGUI

     
  12. PangoBright icon
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    Screen dimming software that allows you to control the brightness of your screens as well as external monitors.

    53 PangoBright alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PangoBright Features

    1.  Dimmer
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode

    PangoBright VS RedshiftGUI

     
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