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24 alternatives to Varjo XR-1

The first-ever photorealistic mixed reality

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Varjo XR-1 launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Vectary Photon▲181
One-click photorealistic rendering for 2D designers
2019 · vectary.com · its alternatives →
2
I made a computer vision addon for Blender▲268
A Blender addon for generating synthetic ground truth data for Computer Vision applications - GitHub - Cartucho/vision_blender: A Blender addon for generating synthetic ground truth data for Computer Vision applications
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
3
vTime XR▲76
Hang out with friends in VR and AR
2019 · vtime.net · its alternatives →
4
Veo 3.1▲540
Bring stories to life with stunningly real visuals
2025 · deepmind.google · its alternatives →
5
Simula One – Portable Linux VR Computer▲463
Hi HN, My name is George, and I am helping build an office focused VR headset called the “Simula One”. It was discussed recently here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28695455. We have just opened our store for preorders (https://shop.simulavr.com), so that we and our backers can help people replace their old PCs/laptops with more capable VR headsets. We call our headset a “VR Computer” (or a “VRC”) to distinguish it from gaming headsets. When Simula was founded, most people thought the future of VR was in games & entertainment. The truth is that VR offers…
2022 · shop.simulavr.com · its alternatives →
6
Boxtree, Inc.▲74
Mixed reality tabletop sandbox for XR on Quest & Vision Pro
May 2026 · boxtree.gg · its alternatives →
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Vesoo▲113
The first face-tracking virtual reality headset
2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
8
Photonomie▲79
Take immersive photos in realtime
2015 · its alternatives →
9
Varjo VR-1▲7
The world’s only VR device with human-eye resolution
2019 · varjo.com · its alternatives →
10
Storytelling XR▲8
Mixed reality storytelling for social storytellers.
2024 · storytellingxr.com · its alternatives →
11
Detu MAX▲87
The world's first 3D, 8K, 360° VR camera powered by AI 📸
2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
12
Blend Media▲82
A tool for creating interactive 360˚ video experiences
2017 · blend.media · its alternatives →
13
Viar.Live▲122
Create for VR. Share & embed 360˚ photos on web and mobile.
2016 · viar.live · its alternatives →
14
Yaw2▲74
Motion simulator chair for gaming, working and relaxation
2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
15
CuriosityXR▲132
Learn with 1M+ 3D models & AI in Mixed Reality
2024 · curiosityxr.com · its alternatives →
16
JustPano▲93
A platform for exploring the world in virtual reality
2017 · justpano.com · its alternatives →
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RealityMAX▲111
Real time 3D collaboration meets no-code augmented reality
2024 · realitymax.com · its alternatives →
18
Lifecast▲74
Convert any VR180 video/photo to 6DOF or Unreal Engine
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
19
XR Tools▲127
Simple tools to make your next project VR/AR ready
2020 · its alternatives →
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OJO▲122
World's first portable projector for Nintendo Switch
2018 · yesojo.com · its alternatives →
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Vara Now▲65
Mixed reality space to meet, discuss & interact with friends
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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HoloVista▲82
Mixed reality mind bender
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Massless Pen▲78
A pen for drawing in virtual reality
2019 · its alternatives →
24
Virtofy▲92
XR presentation solution for enterprises
2024 · its alternatives →

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