QuickShade Alternatives

QuickShade is described as 'A macOS app to quickly change the brightness of your Mac' and is a Screen Dimmer. There are more than 25 alternatives to QuickShade for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, openSUSE and Python apps. The best QuickShade alternative is Twinkle Tray, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like QuickShade are Solace, Dimly, MonitorControl and Monitorian.

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monitorcontrol (Python)
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Python monitor control using the VESA Monitor Control Command Set (MCCS) over the Display Data Channel Command Interface Standard (DDC-CI).
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
Windows
Linux
Python
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JoyScreen
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Focus view, extra brightness, ambient glow, and keep awake — all from your menu bar. JoyScreen transforms how you use your Mac.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Origin
Poland
EU
Platforms
Mac
Poland
EU
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BrightXDR
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Free and Open Source alternative to Vivid macOS application to extend Apple XDR display brightness from 500 up to 1600 nits.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
Mac
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Gamma Dimmer
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Dim any screen and keep color accuracy.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Screen Dimmer
Origin
Romania
EU
Platforms
Mac
Romania
EU
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