Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to The Dot One
Learn electronics by building smart, connected things
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Dot One launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Cellular IoT development board with a simple data plan
2016 · store.particle.io · its alternatives →
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Frame.IoT▲70An Arduino-compatible dev kit for wi-fi projects
2020 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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Invent One is a platform for prototyping Internet of Things (IoT) enabled devices
2018 · inventone.ng · its alternatives →
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Crowdsourced global and open Internet of Things data network
2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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dot.▲108The feedback layer for anything you build with AI.
Jul 2026 · leaveadot.com · its alternatives →
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Easy access to lighting and other smart home products
2017 · brilliant.tech · its alternatives →
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Gate Smart Lock▲101The first all-in-one connected smart lock
2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
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circuits.io▲74Learn electronics and easily create circuit boards online
2014 · library.io · its alternatives →
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The Orb▲116Intelligent lighting that adjusts to your needs + home
2017 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
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Particle▲73Prototype, scale, and manage your Internet of Things
2015 · particle.io · its alternatives →
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Classic and funny Dots & Square arcade game.
2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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WiCub▲73An IoT temperature & humidity sensor for your home
2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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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 →