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24 alternatives to Foldscope

Science for all with portable, origami paper microscope

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Foldscope launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Foldflat▲6

   Its origami meets tupperware!

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   µPeek▲71

   The professional microscope that fits in your wallet

   2015 · upeek.net · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Foldio360▲243

   Create 360º product images with your smartphone

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Origamica▲97

   Don't just buy this origami lamp. Make it.

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Origami Studio by Facebook▲593

   Explore, iterate, and test your ideas

   2016 · origami.design · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Starbucks Origami®▲93

   Personal Drip® Coffee

   2015 · product.starbucks.co.jp · its alternatives →

7. 7
   OriDomi▲4

   Origami for the web.

   2015 · oridomi.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Origami▲109

   A free design prototyping toolkit for Quartz Composer

   2013 · facebook.github.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Origami Simulator▲186

   Simulate how any origami crease pattern will fold

   2018 · origamisimulator.org · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Origami Live▲99

    New app to view your Origami prototypes on iPhones & iPads

    2015 · facebook.github.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Grovemade Desk Collection▲205

    Wooden desk accessories

    2014 · grovemade.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Origami Hub▲68

    Create a paper bookcase from your Kindle collection

    2015 · origamihub.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Stylograph▲102

    Take your ideas from paper to digital

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Onak▲8

    The origami foldable canoe

    2016 · onakcanoes.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Yellow Scope▲96

    A different kind of science kit for girls

    2014 · yellow-scope.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Papermine▲80

    Create stunning digital booklets.

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    xScope▲76

    Tools for measuring, inspecting & testing layouts.

    2014 · xscopeapp.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    KitHub▲93

    Creative electronics kits for kids

    2015 · bestcasinoleone.nz · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Bookimbo▲54

    Your bespoke booklet creator (the paper kind!)

    2014 · bookimbo.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Lumio▲89

    a beautiful, portable, lighting solution

    2014 · hellolumio.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Word Lens▲83

    See the world in your language

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Flux▲76

    A modern chair that folds completely flat

    2014 · fluxfurniture.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Planscope▲73

    Project Management for Consultants and Their Clients

    2014 · planscope.io · its alternatives →

24. 24CM
    CNC Microscopy for Fun▲132

    2024 · anfractuosity.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →