Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Smugg.com (Rottentomatoes.com for Tech Gadgets)
Smugg.com. Critic review aggregator for consumer electronics. I admit the progress of this project has been very slow, mostly due to me learning how to code properly this time while also developing this site. However in this time, gdgt.com shifted their focus to same area of critic reviews aggregation. They have done an excellent job with the team and money they have and I now wonder if it leaves any space for me to keep going. So please do let me know what you think.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Smugg.com (Rottentomatoes.com for Tech Gadgets) launched in 2012; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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TrapCrunch▲126"Someone Made A TechCrunch Parody Site And It’s Hilarious"
2014 · hobokencityfc.com · its alternatives →
- 3RG
Hi HN, I built https://rebrain.gg. It's a website which is intended to help you learn new things. I built it for two reasons: 1. To play around with different ways of interacting with a LLM. Instead of a standard chat conversation, the LLM returns question forms the user can directly interact with (and use to continue the conversation with the LLM). 2. Because I thought it would be cool to have a site dedicated to interactive educational content instead of purely consuming content (which I do too much). An example of a (useful-for-me) interactive conversation is:…
Feb 2026 · its alternatives →
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Hey guys, Would really appreciate some feedback on a site we are working on that deals with programming/tech questions with no definitive answer. The concept is that while there may be no definitive answer to "Best X for Y", knowing the pros/cons of the different options and their use-cases is useful when making a decision. We also took a different approach to Q&A and went very collaborative, so one person doesn't have to write everything and we can improve/update it over time. Thanks! www.slant.co
2013 · its alternatives →
- 6BN
http://theboxngo.com/ I know I posted this before, but looking for feedback/opinions on what I can do to improve the site and market it. This is our MVP.
2013 · theboxngo.com · its alternatives →
- 7PR
www.schmeebs.com I built this site in two days. I tried to make it a fusion of Twitter + Digg in that people will be able to follow certain "domains" of news then be able to see popular stuff from there. Its as real time as it can be at this point. Would welcome any thoughts on it!
2010 · its alternatives →
- 8AT
I wanted to share a side project I've been working on: http://webpulse.today/review-waitlist A tool that gathers genuine feedback on any product by analyzing discussions from Reddit and YouTube. It provides in-depth analysis results, please check examples below: - Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: http://webpulse.today/review-waitlist?u=Ray-Ban%20Meta%20Sma... - Black Myth: Wukong: http://webpulse.today/review-waitlist?u=Black%20Myth:%20Wuko... - Toyota GR86: http://webpulse.today/review-waitlist?u=Toyota%20GR86&f=y - Llama 3.1:…
2024 · its alternatives →
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2017 · a2omini.com · its alternatives →
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Hello all, I built about 2 years ago a coding website for kids, teens and adults: https://codeguppy.com Despite my efforts to promote the website it is still not well know. I post almost daily about it on Twitter at https://twitter.com/codeguppy ... but even there I don't have views. The website is fun... although I still have a ton of things to add. I appreciate if you take a look and suggest improvements and most importantly help me with spreading the news about this website. I really need a boost! Thanks all!
2021 · its alternatives →
- 13IB
Hey there HN ! I'm so excited to show you the platform I built! It's a product review website that's all about community and video reviews. I wanted to create a space where people could share their personal experiences and opinions on products, so others could make informed decisions based on real-life experiences. I noticed that there were a lot of fake reviews on other platforms, and I knew that people wanted a more reliable and trustworthy source for product reviews. That's why I decided to create a website that would prioritize genuine, honest curated reviews from real people. Our…
2023 · styrate.co · its alternatives →
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I've made a GPU comparison site: https://gpu-prices.com/US/ Yes, there was one yesterday - I got beaten to it. This one is different in that I've put a lot of work into categorisation, so you can filter down quite precisely. For example, VRAM-per-dollar, limiting to Nvidia, and a minimum performance score allow you to find good ML GPUs. It currently supports Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK, and the US. The tech stack is Python for data pull and static site generation then Cloudflare Pages for actually serving the site. It updates three times a day, but I could increase…
2024 · gpu-prices.com · its alternatives →
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https://www.grokbb.com I have spent the last year building GrokBB, a Reddit alternative, and I was wondering what you guys think? The site is not a news aggregator, like Reddit, but built more along the lines of traditional bulletin boards. Its focus will be on supporting and promoting niche communities, by giving them proper tools to manage their users and organize / produce high quality, original content. There is no voting system, and popularity is determined by what users actually do on the site. As well, there is a way for the moderators in a community to promote valuable…
2016 · its alternatives →
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Ranked options + Reddit sentiment for any purchase.
Jul 2026 · thedecisionhub.com · its alternatives →
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hey all, We’re excited to share bash.gg - a way to play all games on your browser. Our mission is to enable you to play games, from any device, with your friends. We're planning on using a combination of WebGL (soon WebGPU) & pixel streaming to run any game. Our product is going viral within a few school districts, here’s what we’ve built. The Problem: Poor Experiences: Mobile gaming is limited by hardware. Most mobile games are spammy & focused on optimizing value extraction. Existing web games are junk. Expensive: For good games, you need a console or PC, costing $600 - $3k. Not Scalable:…
2023 · bash.gg · its alternatives →
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https://ilovethatshirt.com I want to hear some feedback on why we might not be getting the conversions expected. We launched using a WordPress setup just to limit our risk on development (e.g. produce an MVP), so I would hope that is not the feedback (but if it is, so be it). Please be brutal as normal :) If we suck, we need to hear it. Thanks!
2013 · its alternatives →
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Originally a spreadsheet on his website, I transformed into something more usable and easier to navigate. Let me know what y'all think
2023 · thedougscore.co · its alternatives →
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Hey all, remember back when the internet was fun? Before the days of information overload and AI slop. Back when sites were recommended by close friends instead of an algorithm. I miss that. And I’m trying to bring some of that magic back. So I've built Stumble Again. It's inspired by the OG StumbleUpon, and it’s a place where you can rediscover the internet with a curated selection of hand-picked websites, apps, and hidden gems from the depths of the internet. Check it out and let me know what you think? P.s. Would love to hear your recs for sites to be added. Drop a comment with your top…
Jun 2026 · stumbleagain.com · its alternatives →
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Had this idea recently and just had to get it out of my head and into a (super quick and dirty) prototype. It's like Letterboxd but for anything, and with a simpler rating system you don't have to sweat about.
2023 · yynn.app · its alternatives →
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Great job with @mycrowd. It's a secret weapon for QA testing
2015 · qasource.com · its alternatives →
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A tool to collect and show trusted seller & product reviews
2016 · business.trustedshops.com · its alternatives →
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