f.lux Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to f.lux for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Redshift, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to f.lux and 16 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to f.lux are RedshiftGUI, Iris mini, Iris and gammastep.

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f.lux alternatives are mainly Color Temperature Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Dimmers or Health Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Android, Mac, Windows and Screen Dimmer. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to f.lux.
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  1. Redshift icon

    Redshift

     259 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Redshift as an Alternative to f.lux
    Top Positive Comment
    danhaiduc
    7

    This is open source, while f.lux wants you to download a binary and run it constantly on your system.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    It doesnt't work sometimes...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -15

    It's just not as good as f.lux is.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Redshift is a great f.lux alternative.

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

    • Redshift is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to f.lux.

    • Redshift is Free and Open Sourcef.lux is Free and Proprietary
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    RedshiftGUI

     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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    Comments about RedshiftGUI as an Alternative to f.lux
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    it is much easier to install and just works right away!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    f.lux Icon
    RedshiftGUI icon

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

    • RedshiftGUI is Free and Open Sourcef.lux is Free and Proprietary
  4. Iris mini icon

    Iris mini

     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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Iris mini as an Alternative to f.lux
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Very minimalistic and lightweight. Doesn't affect games (i.e. microstuttering) the way f.lux does (if you set it to Paused mode).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Iris mini icon

    • Most users think Iris mini is a great f.lux alternative.

    • Iris mini is Freemium and Proprietaryf.lux is Free and Proprietary
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    Iris

     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.

    145 Iris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Iris as an Alternative to f.lux
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Iris has all the functionality of f.lux and much more

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Intuitive to use and easy to install

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Iris icon

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

    • Iris is Freemium and Proprietaryf.lux is Free and Proprietary

  7. gammastep

     2 likes

    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.

    52 gammastep alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  8. QRedshift icon

    QRedshift

     8 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Cinnamon
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    Gammy

     24 likes

    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. wlsunset

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     

  12. Blueshift

     2 likes

    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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  14. Calise icon

    Calise

     3 likes

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

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Desktop Dimmer

     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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