Best f.lux Alternatives
f.lux adjusts your screen's color temperature to reduce blue light and eye strain, especially at night. Users seek alternatives for open-source options, cross-platform support, or built-in OS features.
1Night Light (Windows)
FreeBuilt-in Windows setting that reduces blue light on a schedule.
2Night Shift (macOS/iOS)
FreeApple's built-in feature that warms the display in the evening.
3Redshift
Open SourceOpen-source color temperature adjuster for Linux based on time of day.
SunsetScreen
FreemiumWindows utility that gradually warms the screen at sunset and cools at sunrise.
Iris
FreemiumBlue light filter and screen dimmer for eye protection across platforms.
LightBulb
Open SourceFree, open-source app that reduces eyestrain by adjusting gamma on Windows.
Twilight
FreemiumAndroid app that adapts the screen to the time of day to reduce blue light.
gammastep
Open SourceOpen-source screen color temperature adjuster for Linux Wayland.
Night Owl
FreemiummacOS app to toggle and schedule dark mode and Night Shift.
Blue Light Filter (Android)
FreemiumPopular Android screen filter to cut blue light and dim the display.
Comfort Eyes
PaidBlue light reduction utility that warms the screen for eye comfort on Windows.
Dimmer
FreeFree Windows tool to reduce screen brightness beyond the hardware limit.
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