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24 alternatives to Lightform

The design tool for projected AR

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Lightform launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Lightform▲5

   The design tool for Projected AR

   2018 · lightform.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Lightform LF2▲5

   The first AR projector

   2019 · lightform.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Makebox AR▲102

   Build 3D models in AR space using pixel blocks

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Photo Creator▲581

   Create realistic stock photos in minutes

   2019 · icons8.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   LightBox▲325

   The easy, enjoyable animation tool.

   2018 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Visualizee.ai▲408

   Render rapidly, reveal reality

   2023 · visualizee.ai · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Lightform▲8

   Simplified projection mapping for augmented reality

   2017 · lightform.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Facebook AR Studio▲383

   Facebook's developer platform for Augmented Reality

   2017 · spark.meta.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   ReactVision Studio▲273

   Build AR/VR Apps in React Native + ship directly to devices

   May 2026 · reactvision.xyz · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Vectary 3.0▲174

    Create 3D and AR designs for your website

    2019 · vectary.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Shader▲315

    New self-expression with AI

    2023 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Lightship ARDK▲85

    Tools created to understand, share, and map our reality.

    2021 · nianticspatial.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Snapchat Lens Studio▲330

    An AR platform for creatives

    2017 · easylens.snapchat.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    AR Content Creator by Vectary▲101

    Create AR content in your browser

    2018 · vectary.com · its alternatives →

15. 15AW
    A web app to turn photos into 3D AR models.▲191

    2022 · usdz.app · its alternatives →

16. 16
    ARLOOPA▲242

    Add digital objects to the real world with AR

    2021 · app.arloopa.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Vectary Photon▲181

    One-click photorealistic rendering for 2D designers

    2019 · vectary.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Highavenue▲106

    Generate a 3D model that looks like you & apply AR effects

    2021 · highavenue.co · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Sketchfab AR for iOS▲252

    Explore a million things in AR and publish AR with no code

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Making AR experiences is still painful – had to make my own editor▲161

    Hey HN! My co-founder and I have spent over a decade building mixed reality projects and have been growing more and more frustrated with the process. From the number of tools needed, to client sign-off, to the complex esoteric tech stacks. And especially how slow the iteration loop is when dealing with interactivity and UX. Two years ago we decided to stop whining and fix the fundamental issues. Ordinary Objects [0] was built with our core needs for AR prototyping: a very tight iteration loop between editor and real device, real-time interactivity while editing and clear and concise flow…

    2025 · ordinary.space · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Room Scanner▲146

    Generate floor plans & models

    2024 · roomscanner.app · its alternatives →

22. 22
    ARQ Editor▲80

    ZeroCode tool to create AR applications

    2021 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Free 3D Slam Illustrations▲194

    Virtual reality gadgets are embodied in volumetric graphics

    2020 · craftwork.design · its alternatives →

24. 24
    wiARframe▲143

    Effortless AR Prototyping

    2018 · wiarframe.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 →