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The Best ReShade Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives2 free · 5 open source

Looking for something like ReShade? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 5 are open source.

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Apply post-processing effects to games and other graphics with ReShade.

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PlatformsWindows

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1Shaders —Not stated—
2Scanlines for Windows —Not statedWeb, Windows
3SweetFX —Not statedWeb
4t7patch —Not statedLinux, Windows
5DX11 Improvement —Not statedWindows
6Creepy's HDR Guides —Not statedWeb, Windows
7Homebrew Guides —Not statedWeb
8Easy Installer —Yes—
9ALVR —YesWindows, Linux
10Fraps —Not statedWindows
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ALVR

github.com/alvr-org/ALVROpen source
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Stream VR games from a PC to a headset over Wi-Fi with ALVR, an open-source streaming application.

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Fraps

fraps.com
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Fraps displays frame rates, records gameplay video, and captures screenshots; its site lists release 3.5.99 from 2013.

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What is the best alternative to ReShade?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to ReShade are Shaders, Scanlines for Windows, and SweetFX.
Is there a free alternative to ReShade?
Yes. THGL and Radmin are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to ReShade?
Yes: Easy Installer, ALVR, LAN Fix, and ludusavi.

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