Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to DeskHog

A developer toy from PostHog

DeskHog is an open-source hardware toy designed for developers. This palm-sized, 3D-printed device from PostHog offers a tangible desktop companion built to bring joy to developers' workspaces. Created as a developer… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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   Fidget Cube▲428

   An unusually addicting, high-quality desk toy

   2016 · antsylabs.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   ToyPal▲734

   An AI powered device and app that brings soft toys to life

   2024 · toypal.ai · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Morflax things▲478

   Generate 3D device mockups in a quick and engaging way

   2021 · things.morflax.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Paper Critters▲138

   Kid friendly paper toys, free to decorate and COPPA safe.

   Aug 2026 · papercritters.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   THINGS 2▲342

   Generate 3D device mockups in a quick & engaging way

   2021 · morflax.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Playground▲408

   Design like a pro: t-shirts, logos, posters, memes, and more

   2024 · playgroundai.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   LitiHolo – a desktop 3D hologram printer that makes true holograms▲180

   2021 · litiholo.com · its alternatives →

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   Kodo▲365

   Create fully editable designs by chatting with AI

   Mar 2026 · usekodo.ai · its alternatives →

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   I built a custom USB Trackball▲126

   3D printed mouse replacement with Raspberry Pi Pico and PMW3360

   2023 · xythobuz.de · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Toy – A thin C++ game engine▲180

    toy is a thin and modular c++ game engine that also runs on the web.

    2018 · hugoam.github.io · its alternatives →

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    Reachy Mini▲193

    A new open-source robot for your desk

    2025 · huggingface.co · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Toy Maker by AstroPrint▲127

    3D print toys in your living room

    2017 · medium.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Classicbot▲121

    A desktop toy for those with a passion for classic computers

    2017 · classicbot.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hexbot Robot Arm▲150

    All-in-one robot arm that turns your desktop into a workshop

    2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Papier Machine▲155

    The interactive printed electronic paper toy

    2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    ROBOTZ▲117

    Free modular 3D cartoon robots for your next projects

    2023 · threedee.design · its alternatives →

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    Cubik.one▲77

    Tool-free modular 3D cubes to build anything in real life

    Apr 2026 · cubik.one · its alternatives →

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    KT2 Kungfu Turtle Robot▲129

    The broke man's Boston dynamics

    2024 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    Toybox▲104

    3D printer for kids

    2017 · toybox.com · its alternatives →

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    Desktop Toys▲8

    Bring joy, motion, and a touch of magic to your desktop!

    Dec 2025 · desktoys.lovehealth.space · its alternatives →

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    Thingmaker by Mattel▲106

    Print your own toys

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Build a robot with the $9 C.H.I.P. Computer▲130

    How to Make a CHIP Robot. In this tutorial we walk you through how to build and make a C.H.I.P. robot with the $9 Computer.

    2016 · dexterindustries.com · its alternatives →

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    ClawOffice▲111

    Real Office for your Open Claw Agents

    Mar 2026 · office.clawoneclick.com · its alternatives →

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    Toybox - Open Beta Edition▲136

    3D print your own toys

    2017 · its alternatives →

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