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The Best Reshade Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives0 free · 23 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, 23 are open source.

About Reshadegithub.com/crosire/reshade
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Apply post-processing effects to games and video software with ReShade.

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1Piper —Yes—
2Shaders —Not stated—
3Easy Installer —Yes—
4PCXSense —Yes—
5Dualshock Tools.github.io —YesLinux
6HDR —Yes—
7Open Game Installer —Yes—
8LAN Fix —YesWindows
9Artic Base —Yes—
10XGP-save-extractor —Yes—
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1

Piper

github.com/libratbag/piperOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and git · same kind of open-source project

Configure supported peripherals with Piper, a GTK application for device settings.

4

PCXSense

github.com/Denellyne/PCXSenseOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Translate DualSense controller inputs into XInput so a PC can use the controller with compatible software.

6

HDR

github.com/clshortfuse/renodxOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

RenoDX is a toolset for modding DirectX games, with support for replacing shaders, injecting buffers, and adding overlays.

8

LAN Fix

github.com/gomaaz/Zerotier_Gaming_FixOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Adjust ZeroTier network interface settings on Windows to help multiplayer games work over local networks.

9

Artic Base

github.com/PabloMK7/ArticBaseServerOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Artic Base Server broadcasts 3DS games to other players; its page advises backing up a save before use.

13

ludusavi

github.com/mtkennerly/ludusaviOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

ludusavi backs up PC game save data, helping users preserve progress across supported games.

16

AntiMicroX

github.com/AntiMicroX/antimicroXOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

AntiMicroX maps keyboard buttons and mouse controls to a gamepad for playing games without gamepad support.

17

SSTap

github.com/FQrabbit/SSTap-RuleOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Add game rules for SSTap, a network routing tool for online games, through this repository.

18

OptiScaler

github.com/optiscaler/OptiScalerOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Bridge upscaling and frame generation technologies across graphics cards and games with OptiScaler.

20

GameImage

github.com/ruanformigoni/gameimageOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Gameimage packages games as FlatImage applications, with the project presenting installation tutorials and package examples.

22

BoilR

github.com/PhilipK/BoilROpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

BoilR synchronizes games from other platforms into a Steam library for unified launching.

23

Rusty Pan

github.com/RainbowCookie32/rusty-psnOpen source
Also covers game, game utilities, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Download updates for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita games with this GUI or command-line tool.

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What is the best alternative to Reshade?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Reshade are Piper, Shaders, and Easy Installer.
Are there open-source alternatives to Reshade?
Yes: Piper, Easy Installer, PCXSense, and Dualshock Tools.github.io.

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