Free Twilight Alternatives for Windows

Twilight is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best free Windows alternative is f.lux. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Twilight and 12 are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Twilight are Redshift, LightBulb, RedshiftGUI and Iris.

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  1. f.lux icon
     984 likes

    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.

    59 f.lux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    f.lux vs Twilight Comments
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    Positive
    4

    Well It has a very nice pause feature! Very easy to use, and 1 of the best apps I have ever seen like this!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Great. Free. Lots of options.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    there is no brightness dimmer

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryTwilight is also Free and Proprietary
    • f.lux is LightweightTwilight is not according to our users
  2. Redshift icon
     258 likes

    Redshift adjusts the color temperature according to the position of the sun. A different color temperature is set during night and daytime.

    50 Redshift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  3. RedshiftGUI icon
     92 likes

    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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    RedshiftGUI vs Twilight Comments
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    Positive
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    More customizable than F.Lux

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • RedshiftGUI is Free and Open SourceTwilight is Free and Proprietary
  4. Iris icon
     32 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Iris mini icon
     19 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Gammy icon
     24 likes

    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Eye Saver icon
     8 likes

    Free software for eye protection and more! It protects your eyes while you are working on the computer. Eye Saver has three main functions: blue light filter; eliminates the invisible flickering of the display backlight; reminds you to take breaks;

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
     
  9.  3 likes

    Kumux is a dynamic circadian color scheme for code editors and other software. It adjust color temperature, color hues, contrast and brightness levels throughout the day based on the position of the sun.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Desktop Dimmer icon
     15 likes

    Enable darker-than-dark dimming for internal and external screens.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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