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24 alternatives to Google Cardboard Plastic

Experience actual reality

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

1. 1
   Google Cardboard▲165

   Cardboard + Smartphone = Virtual Reality Headset!

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Google Cardboard Plastic▲10

   Google's take on cheap augmented reality.

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   DODOcase Google VR▲93

   $20 Google Cardboard Android Virtual Reality headset

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   HoloKit▲191

   Open source mixed reality. Like Google Cardboard for MR.

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Cardboard Camera by Google▲172

   Capture and share moments with virtual reality (VR) photos

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   XO▲282

   Augmented reality cards

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Simpsons Cardboard▲132

   The Simpsons and Google have come together to create VR

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Cardboard Desk▲77

   Stand Up for Creativity

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Public Speaking for Google Cardboard▲20

   Master the art of Public Speaking with VR

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Google Cardboard for iOS▲5

    VR for your iPhone

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Google Cardboard now available in France▲6

    Bring virtual reality to life with your smartphone

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Google Daydream▲264

    Google's virtual reality SDK

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Xavier▲5

    Augmented Reality for Google Cardboard w/ gestural controls

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    TangiblePlay▲53

    A magical way to play.

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Atheer One▲62

    Google Glass meets 3D

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16SA
    Swift and VR – Google Cardboard Ported to Swift and iOS▲64

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    MagicBox▲90

    Immerse yourself in a dynamic holographic experience

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Musey▲64

    see an object in real life? buy it on the spot

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pixelcasts▲77

    Become a Better Designer

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Window Wonderland by Google▲106

    A new window shopping experience in virtual reality

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Customizable Virtual Reality Headset▲3

    Add a personalized holiday sleeve to your Google cardboard

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Sandwich Video▲107

    Great videos about great products.

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    CUBE▲139

    Mobile projector

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    DIY Virtual Reality 2.0▲70

    Dodocase adapts Cardboard VR for iOS/Android (Kickstarter)

    2014 · 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 →