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24 alternatives to Microsoft HoloLens Dev Edition

The first real holographic computing platform, for devs.

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

1. 1
   Microsoft Hololens▲211

   Augmented reality headset from Microsoft

   2015 · learn.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hololens 2▲188

   Mixed reality is ready for business

   2019 · learn.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Microsoft HoloLens by Example▲86

   How to create mixed reality apps for HoloLens

   2017 · amazon.co.uk · its alternatives →

4. 4H2
   HoloLens 2 pure JavaScript WebGL simulator (prototype)▲16

   2020 · rufus31415.github.io · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Holoframe▲300

   Frame your NFTs and collections in augmented reality

   2023 · holoframe.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Hologram.cool▲145

   All-in-one WebVR creation

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   LitiHolo – a desktop 3D hologram printer that makes true holograms▲180

   2021 · litiholo.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Holo▲322

   Mix holograms into videos & photos in Augmented Reality

   2017 · thisisholo.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Blobs 2.0▲431

   Generate beautiful blobs for your design

   2021 · blobs.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Holovect▲80

    Desktop holographic display. Draws objects in air with light

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Onlook – Open-source, visual-first Cursor for designers▲408

    Hey HN, I’m Kiet – one half of the two-person team building Onlook (https://beta.onlook.com/), an open-source [https://github.com/onlook-dev/onlook/] visual editor that lets you edit and create React apps live on an infinite canvas. We launched Onlook [1][2] as a local-first Electron app almost a year ago. Since then, “prompt-to-build” tools have blown up, but none let you design and iterate visually. We fixed that by taking a visual-first, AI-powered approach where you can prompt, style, and directly manipulate elements in your app like in a design…

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    bloop▲334

    Code-search engine for developers

    2021 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Neolocus▲282

    AI rendering playground for interior designers

    2024 · neolocus.ai · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Microsoft HoloLens Being Used In Medical Training And Beyond▲8

    New School VR podcast interview

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Holographic Abstract 3D Backgrounds▲80

    Colourful 3D set for digital designers

    2022 · glossy.wannathis.one · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Holus (Kickstarter)▲81

    The world's first interactive, tabletop holographic display

    2015 · hplustech.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    TurboLens▲133

    Fast, accurate OCR & insights from any images.

    2024 · turbolens.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Meta - AR Glasses▲73

    The first holographic interface.

    2013 · opticsmag.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Holofy Products▲184

    Video Commerce Platform

    2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Building The Future: Dhruv Adhia▲61

    World’s first Interactive, tabletop holographic display

    2016 · youtube.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Holos▲76

    Your own web-centric computing space in XR

    2017 · holos.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Hollider▲106

    A screen for holographic video calls, shows, and streams

    2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Gatebox▲281

    A holographic virtual home assistant.

    2016 · gatebox.ai · its alternatives →

24. 24
    HoloPlayer One▲7

    The world’s first interactive lightfield development kit

    2017 · lookingglassfactory.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 →