Lightbulb Alternatives

Lightbulb Alternatives

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15 best lightbulb alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Lightbulb alternative list source: github.com

15 alternativesFree, Open Source, Commercial, Personal Windows, Linux, Android, Mac, Android Tablet +2

What is Lightbulb?

15 best lightbulb alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Lightbulb alternative list source: github.com

Who should use these alternatives?

These alternatives are useful when you want to compare similar tools by platform support, licensing signals, practical features, and archived community feedback before visiting official product websites.

Pricing and license note

Pricing, license terms, and availability can change. Check the official website for current pricing and product terms before making a decision.

Safety and legitimacy note

Alternative.tips is an informational alternatives directory. We do not endorse unsafe, illegal, spying, hacking, piracy, cracked software, or unauthorized access tools.

Originally added: September 17, 2018

Compare Lightbulb alternatives

Compare top-ranked Lightbulb alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

Alternative	Score	License	Platforms
F.lux	100% 1599 archived votes	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone
Redshift	99% 401 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Windows, Linux
RedshiftGUI	96% 171 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Windows, Linux
Twilight	95% 87 archived votes	Free	Android
SunsetScreen	93% 59 archived votes	Free, Personal	Windows
Red Moon	89% 57 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Android
G.lux	83% 47 archived votes	Free	Chrome, Windows, Mac, Linux
Dimmer	82% 39 archived votes	Free	Windows
Iris mini	84% 25 archived votes	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux
PangoBright	65% 23 archived votes	Free	Windows
Desktop Dimmer	86% 21 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
NegativeScreen	85% 20 archived votes	Free, Open Source	Windows

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1599

7

F.lux

Score: 100%

FreeWindowsMacLinuxAndroidiPhone

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The time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day software, which makes it adapted to the color of the computer screen. Features:Free,Mac,Windows,Linux,Android,iPhone

4

401

4

Redshift

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsLinux

More

Redshift adjusts the color temperature according to the position of the sun. Day-and night-temperature is set to a different color. During twilight and early Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Linux,BSD

6

171

6

RedshiftGUI

Score: 96%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsLinux

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This is wider, adjust the color temperature of your monitor changes redshiftgui. It is, fits the color temperature to cool in the day Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Linux

8

87

4

Twilight

Score: 95%

FreeAndroid

More

The app on your phone or tablet after sunset and protects your eyes with a red filter spectrum blue filter. The density of the filter depend on the sun smoothly Features:Free,Android

10

59

4

SunsetScreen

Score: 93%

FreePersonalWindows

More

Whether you are a morning lark or an owl, you can take the hours of sunset and sunrise screen sunset, so you have full control over the sleep cycle. Features:Free,Personal,Windows

12

57

6

Red Moon

Score: 89%

FreeOpen SourceAndroid

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The GitHub Android app in the Google Play Store, buy it to support the developer. Red moon night the phone app screen filter Features:Free,Open,Source,Android,F-Droid

14

47

8

G.lux

Score: 83%

FreeChromeWindowsMacLinux

More

G. lux is an unofficial variation of F. lux. G. lux changes the color temperature automatically when the sun goes down, it is your browser application. Monitors are usually Features:Free,Mac,Windows,Linux,Chrome,OS,Chrome

16

39

7

Dimmer

Score: 82%

FreeWindows

More

A free utility for Windows and a very small LCD/TFT-reduce the screens brightness. Very low ambient need light in the night you have to work with your computer. Features:Free,Windows

18

25

4

Iris mini

Score: 84%

FreeWindowsMacLinux

More

Reduce the blue light and PWM brightness flicker-free Iris mini platformlar Aras software. Features:Free,Mac,Windows,Linux

20

23

8

PangoBright

Score: 65%

FreeWindows

More

The brightness of the screen on an external monitor, provides screen-dimming software. Features:Free,Windows

22

21

3

Desktop Dimmer

Score: 86%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

More

Provides dimming for darker images, and darker than the Desktop. Small consumption of resources, minimal user interface. Resistant display settings, and back do Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

24

20

3

NegativeScreen

Score: 85%

FreeOpen SourceWindows

More

The negative screen is a Windows application that allows you to invert the colors on the screen. Accessibility is important to separate, this software is particularly useful Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows

26

13

7

Screen Filter

Score: 46%

FreeAndroid TabletAndroid

More

A shadow, moving, as a dimmer to ensure your eyes dont hurt. Android internally, the brightness is much more powerful. Ideal for shadow Play Features:Free,Android,Android,Tablet

28

13

6

IBrightness Tray

Score: 54%

FreeWindows

More

The tray, such as adjusting the brightness the brightness of the screen there is a tool that looks like a Swiss army knife. only one of the three most important functions. The other two Features:Free,Windows

30

7

6

Windows Night Light

Score: 14%

CommercialWindows

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The screen emits blue light, as the night the day, I can see you. Features:Commercial,Windows

Lightbulb alternatives FAQ

What is the best Lightbulb alternative?

f.lux is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Lightbulb alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include f.lux, Redshift, RedshiftGUI, Twilight, SunsetScreen.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Windows, Linux, Android, Mac, Android Tablet +2, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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