Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Arda – better, faster XR computer launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   xtty▲89

   A terminal that makes everyday work easier.

   4d ago · xtty.sh · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Upverter▲67

   Create hardware better, faster.

   2014 · upverter.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Karabiner▲80

   Awesome, powerful keyboard remapper for OSX.

   2014 · karabiner-elements.pqrs.org · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Marvin XR▲79

   One click AR for Ecommerce

   2025 · marvinxr.com · its alternatives →

5. 5XP
   XREF-PRO – millions of electronic component cross references▲9

   2019 · xref-pro.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Octalyzer▲78

   An Apple II emulator for fun and education

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   UpDroid▲93

   Easy to program. Incredibly powerful.

   2015 · updroid.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   BOSS Console▲94

   A tiny OS for your always-on agents

   8d ago · bossconsole.ai · its alternatives →

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   SpeedCurve▲86

   Monitor front-end performance. Beat the competition.

   2014 · speedcurve.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    SwiftXR▲64

    Create AR/VR experiences in seconds

    2022 · home.swiftxr.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    XO▲44

    Augmented reality cards

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12AO
    An Open Source XR(AR/VR) Operating System▲38

    We're two college students building an XR(AR/VR) native Operating System with a custom kernel. We're also Open Source so feel free to check our GitHub Repository- https://github.com/manaskamal/XenevaOS . The journey hasn't exactly been easy, we've been criticized by a lot saying that whatever we're doing is impractical and that we're too ambitious. Regardless, we've been committed to reach our goal. Here to answer all questions and doubts. Answering one question beforehand because we know someone is going to ask it - Q: Why use your own kernel/ Why don't you use…

    2025 · getxeneva.com · its alternatives →

13. 13NA
    Nønos – a zero-state OS that runs in RAM▲9

    Dec 2025 · docs.nonos.systems · its alternatives →

14. 14MW
    Microcontroller with hardware-accelerated Lua VM▲8

    Still a bit of a WIP, but getting there... Any feedback appreciated :)

    2025 · brisbanesilicon.com.au · its alternatives →

15. 15
    BlastEm – A highly accurate and moderately fast Genesis/MD emulator▲6

    2017 · retrodev.com · its alternatives →

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    XOSS SPRINT▲15

    A quad-GPS cycling computer with ANT+ & Bluetooth

    2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    X – A programming language with switchable memory modes▲5

    Jun 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    FlyElephant V1▲10

    The Home of High Performance Computing

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19AA
    An Apple-like computer with a built-in BASIC interpreter in my game▲9

    2025 · reprobate.site · its alternatives →

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    GL-AR300M▲2

    PC in your pocket

    2016 · gl-inet.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    VR/AR Pioneers Podcast▲15

    Interviews with XR Industry Leaders

    2018 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    XNZR▲5

    Mobile Augmented Reality WiFi Access Point direction finder

    2017 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

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    PlugXR▲10

    Build AR, VR, MR & Spatial Computing Solution Faster

    2019 · plugxr.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Fastblr▲13

    A price comparison engine for running gear

    2015 · its alternatives →

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