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24 alternatives to Formulas

Photo lab effects and custom frames

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Formulas launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Particular ▲77

   Particle effects for your photos

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Frame▲236

   Easily create reallife product shot mockups.

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Fragment▲115

   Prismatic Photos

   2013 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Fused▲86

   Double exposure, video and photo blender

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Picfair▲101

   Marketplace for amazing photos

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   PhotoPills▲68

   Shoot legendary photos

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Chrome Experiments▲137

   Showcase of web experiments written by creative coders

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Scene▲67

   A new way to do photos.

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Rinse▲80

   Telling Stories Behind Photography

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Union▲95

    Combine your photos in unique and creative ways

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Zoetrope▲83

    Engaging Product Photography

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Shift▲92

    Photo filters designed by you

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Experiments▲138

    Plan & track your experiments

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Phonto▲71

    Text on Photos

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Matter▲98

    Add Stunning 3D Objects To Your Photos

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Visual.ly▲118

    Marketplace for Infographics and Other Visual Content

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Illustrio▲36

    Edit and reuse stock photo illustrations

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Fresc▲59

    Image collaboration done right

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Fotoflash▲70

    A random slideshow of all your photos

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Tech Studios▲64

    Beautifully made prints for workplaces and the home

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Repix▲90

    Remix your photos

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Stichy▲69

    Collaborative picture and video slideshows

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Sense▲65

    Tell your story with photos

    2013 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Photoskop▲85

    Explore the world of photography by interactive learning

    2017 · 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 →