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24 alternatives to SparkFun

Bits and Pieces to Make Electronics Projects Possible

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SparkFun launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Arduino▲111

   Build your own electronics

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   KitHub▲93

   Creative electronics kits for kids

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Spark Notebook▲87

   A place for your ideas, goals & life plans (Kickstarter)

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Creation Crate▲135

   Get a new electronics project every month

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Soundation▲76

   Fun electronica creation for everyone

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   IdeaSparked▲68

   Simplify and Spark Your Idea Muscle

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Electric Objects▲271

   Digital artwork from the Internet on your wall (pre-launch)

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Sideproject▲57

   Posts about making stuff on the web

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Spark▲68

   The watch that keeps you awake

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Kano▲159

    A computer and coding kit for all ages

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Spark Camera▲74

    Make memorable videos

    2013 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Designspiration▲135

    Discover and share design inspiration

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Spark▲85

    Build internet-connected hardware.

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Dev Ideas▲86

    An email newsletter for dev project ideas.

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Spinbox▲76

    A DIY portable turntable kit

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Scrapd▲93

    From inspiration to creation

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Cloud▲112

    Interactive lamp and sound system

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Product Punch▲87

    Mash up tech products with new contexts

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Inboard▲90

    Organise your inspiration

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Airgora▲130

    A visual community for physical product designers

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Show HN▲104

    Something you've made that other people can play with

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Sparks▲128

    The best way to express what you really think (w/ GIFs)

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Sprites▲105

    Infographic creation tool

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    To Build Something▲93

    Find side project help and collaborators

    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 →