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24 alternatives to Dimmy

Dim your extra monitors to avoid distractions

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Dimmy launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

  1. 1

    Working with multiple monitors made right.

    2018 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →

  2. 2

    Focus on one app by dimming all the background windows

    2015 · hazeover.com · its alternatives →

  3. 3

    ScreenFocus follows your cursor and dims inactive monitors.<br/>It reduces brightness and allows you to work comfortably.

    2018 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →

  4. 4

    Too many tabs? Focus!. This free tool helps you concentrate.

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

  5. 5
    Cofy▲78

    Remove distraction on your second screen and stay focused

    2021 · cofy.stream · its alternatives →

  6. 6
    Focusdim▲137

    A simple Mac app to enhance your visual focus

    2025 · privdev.com · its alternatives →

  7. 7

    A step-by-step guide to regaining your focus at work

    2022 · deepwork.acapela.com · its alternatives →

  8. 8
    Lunar 5▲142

    Control every aspect of your external monitors

    2022 · lunar.fyi · its alternatives →

  9. 9
    EyeFocus▲231

    Blur your screen when you look away.

    2024 · polar.sh · its alternatives →

  10. 10
    Sixteen▲160

    Your Focus is worth Fighting for

    2025 · sixteen.life · its alternatives →

  11. 11
    Slate▲97

    Floating windows for efficient multitasking on your desktop

    2021 · slate.madebyayan.com · its alternatives →

  12. 12
    Lunar 2.0▲142

    Sync your monitor's brightness with your in-built display 🖥💡

    2018 · lunar.fyi · its alternatives →

  13. 13

    Block distractions on extra monitors and stay focused

    Jan 2026 · its alternatives →

  14. 14
    Le Slide▲137

    Easily add two more monitors to your laptop 💻

    2018 · its alternatives →

  15. 15

    Brightness sliders for all your displays

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  16. 16

    Highlight active apps & dim your screen

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  17. 17

    One shortcut to control your dual monitors instantly

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  18. 18
    MinuteBar▲128

    The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  19. 19
    Amine▲151

    Prevents from switching 100s of Tabs and Controls Hardware

    2024 · datavorous.github.io · its alternatives →

  20. 20

    Keeping tabs on your tabs.

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

  21. 21

    e-Reading Lamp for digital screen time

    2018 · benq.com · its alternatives →

  22. 22

    Automate your screen comfort with custom brightness website

    2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

  23. 23

    Turn your browser into a productivity machine

    2021 · deprocrastination.co · its alternatives →

  24. 24

    Flexible focus sessions to stay productive & avoid burnout.

    2020 · focusedwork.app · its alternatives →

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