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24 alternatives to Gatebox

A holographic virtual home assistant.

Gatebox is a holographic virtual home assistant that displays a digital character in a physical device. Launched in 2016, it combines virtual assistant technology with holographic projection for home use. The product… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Gatebox launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   MagicBox▲90

   Immerse yourself in a dynamic holographic experience

   2014 · hplustech.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hollider▲106

   A screen for holographic video calls, shows, and streams

   2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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   Holus (Kickstarter)▲81

   The world's first interactive, tabletop holographic display

   2015 · hplustech.com · its alternatives →

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   Building The Future: Dhruv Adhia▲61

   World’s first Interactive, tabletop holographic display

   2016 · youtube.com · its alternatives →

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   Holo▲322

   Mix holograms into videos & photos in Augmented Reality

   2017 · thisisholo.com · its alternatives →

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   Code Box▲78

   A desktop app, inspired by CodePen and JSFiddle

   2021 · virejdasani.github.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Houmify▲140

   Homeowners' personalized AI assistant

   2024 · houmify.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   LightBox▲325

   The easy, enjoyable animation tool.

   2018 · its alternatives →

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   Hologram▲136

   Sell tickets to your Zoom events

   2020 · joinhologram.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Orb▲116

    Intelligent lighting that adjusts to your needs + home

    2017 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

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

    2021 · litiholo.com · its alternatives →

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    Microsoft HoloLens Dev Edition▲165

    The first real holographic computing platform, for devs.

    2015 · learn.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

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    I built a "Do not disturb" Device for my home office▲99

    I created a custom hardware solution to prevent my parents from walking in on my meetings. Because a locked door is just a suggestion.

    Jan 2026 · apoorv.page · its alternatives →

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    Vidrio▲218

    Holographic screencasting app for Mac. Free for COVID-19

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    ThingsTwin – 3D House Plan Based UI for Smart Home▲62

    2021 · thingstwin.com · its alternatives →

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    Smart Toybox▲104

    A WiFi connected toy box that teaches children tidiness

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    SuperWidget▲131

    No-code tool to create iOS home & lock screen widgets

    2022 · superwidget.app · its alternatives →

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    Codebox - Open-source cloud and desktop IDE▲136

    Open source cloud & desktop IDE. Contribute to CodeboxIDE/codebox development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Hologram▲95

    Amazing widgets and wallpapers for your Mac desktop!

    2020 · gethologram.com · its alternatives →

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    Panoramia▲163

    Virtual windows for elevators

    2017 · titan777gg.com · its alternatives →

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    Holovect▲80

    Desktop holographic display. Draws objects in air with light

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    FlipFlic▲122

    A smart and well-designed controller for your window blinds

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    Daptly▲140

    Gesture and voice controlled smart displays

    2017 · daptly.com · its alternatives →

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    Coohom▲72

    Design and visualize your dream home in minutes.

    2018 · coohom.com · its alternatives →

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