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24 alternatives to Switchpod

The minimal, versatile, handheld tripod

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites. Switchpod launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   SwitchPod▲175

   The minimal, versatile, handheld tripod.

   2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Meerpod▲141

   Compact tripod that mounts directly into your phone.

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   tinyPod▲333

   Reinventing the wheel... a tiny bit

   2024 · thetinypod.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pocket Tripod▲235

   The only phone tripod you need

   2016 · geometrical-inc.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Vixari▲129

   The most portable tripod ever for all of your devices.

   2017 · brandbucket.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Travel Tripod▲93

   The most portable, sleek, and ergonomic tripod in the world

   2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Shuttercase 2.0▲140

   Shuttercase turns your iPhone into a mirrorless camera

   2019 · shuttercase.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Camo▲416

   Use your iPhone or iPad as a pro webcam

   2020 · camo.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   FlexTripod▲71

   The ultimate tripod for shooting photographs.

   2019 · its alternatives →

10. 10IM
    I made a tiny camera with super long battery lifefrom $200/mo▲843

    Hey HN! A few years ago someone kept trying to steal my motorcycle, so I decided to make a small camera with really long battery life to catch them. The hardware/software is totally open source, but the companion app only supports macOS currently. (I'm a big fan of native apps, and didn't want to block releasing on Linux/Windows support.) I wrote some blog posts about the process: PCB design: https://toaster.llc/blog/pcb Enclosure design: https://toaster.llc/blog/enclosure Image pipeline:…

    2024 · toaster.llc · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Just Mobile ShutterGrip 2▲85

    Bluetooth transforming grip for street photography

    2020 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Kenu Stance▲99

    Coolest, multi-use iPhone tripod you'll find.

    2015 · kenu.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Podo Camera▲122

    A wireless camera you can stick on any surface 📷

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    ShiftCam Multi-Lens Case▲115

    Change between lenses on an iPhone 11 in less than a second

    2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Nikon Z50▲86

    A super compact mirrorless camera from Nikon

    2019 · imaging.nikon.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Periscope Case for iPhone▲63

    Versatile Mounting Case & Angled Camera Lens

    2018 · periscopecase.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Case Remote▲71

    Wirelessly control your DSLR through your mobile devices.

    2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Phonitor▲215

    Turn old iPhone or iPad into a security camera

    2024 · phonitor.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Hangpod ▲4

    A portable climbing and workout structure

    2021 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    ClosePod▲139

    Digital sales rooms that WOW. Keep buyers & sellers aligned.

    2024 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Bananapod▲5

    A versatile and flexible cellphone and GoPro mount

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Slide Camera▲214

    A 3D Camera for the iPhone

    2015 · slide.camera · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Lumapod▲5

    The World’s Fastest Tripod

    2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Mighty Selfie Stick▲76

    A tripod that is also the worlds most epic selfie stick!

    2017 · kickstarter.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 →