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24 alternatives to Monster Crate Club

Monthly mystery crate for children horror books.

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

1. 1
   STEM Reads▲67

   Monthly STEM adventure book club for young readers

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Citrus Lane▲68

   Like Birchbox for kids. Get a monthly surprise for your kid.

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Tinker Crate▲79

   Birchbox for STEM-themed DIY projects [for kids 9-14]

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Upcycled Toys Club▲60

   A Family Friendly Recycling Activity Series

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Japan Crate▲97

   Crazy Japanese candy delivered monthly

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   BarkBox▲111

   A monthly box of dog goodies.

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Product Hunt Book Club▲359

   AMAs with the authors of great books, once per month

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Bitsbox▲161

   Monthly code projects for kids

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Loot Crate▲100

   Birchbox for Gamers

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Fun Little Book▲68

    Monthly puzzle book subscription

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    HappyBox by Holidog▲97

    A monthly box full of surprises for your dog

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    [MU]Table▲85

    The all-in-one play table for children!

    2017 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Creation Crate▲135

    Get a new electronics project every month

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Red Antler Books▲67

    Avoid over-toying: Reverse registry for children’s books

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Happy Crate▲147

    Birchbox for cannabis lovers

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Candy Club▲76

    Birchbox for candy

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    KidPass▲144

    Discover and book amazing kids activities!

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Tales Untold▲128

    Smart stories for smart kids (and smart parents, too).

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    MyStorybooks.Fun▲102

    Every child's personal storybook

    2023 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    4 Random Used Books in a Box▲121

    Get 4 awesome random books delivered to your door monthly.

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Wonderschool▲171

    Airbnb for preschools & child care

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Surprise Ride▲84

    A monthly box of learning for kids

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Thingmaker by Mattel▲106

    Print your own toys

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    POPSUGAR Must Have▲79

    Monthly box of fitness, food, fashion, beauty, & home

    2015 · 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 →