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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.

1. 1
   Vectary Photon▲181

   One-click photorealistic rendering for 2D designers

   2019 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   vTime XR▲76

   Hang out with friends in VR and AR

   2019 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Veo 3.1▲540

   Bring stories to life with stunningly real visuals

   Oct 2025 · deepmind.google · its alternatives →

4. 4SO
   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 →

5. 5
   Boxtree, Inc.▲74

   Mixed reality tabletop sandbox for XR on Quest & Vision Pro

   May 2026 · boxtree.gg · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Vesoo▲113

   The first face-tracking virtual reality headset

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Blend▲442

   Stunning product visuals in seconds with AI

   2023 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Varjo VR-1▲7

   The world’s only VR device with human-eye resolution

   2019 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Storytelling XR▲8

   Mixed reality storytelling for social storytellers.

   2024 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Starchild-1 by Odyssey▲109

    The first real-time multimodal world model

    May 2026 · odyssey.ml · its alternatives →

11. 11
    in3D▲266

    Digitize yourself, try digital looks, and have fun in AR

    2021 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Detu MAX▲87

    The world's first 3D, 8K, 360° VR camera powered by AI 📸

    2018 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Blend Media▲82

    A tool for creating interactive 360˚ video experiences

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Viar.Live▲122

    Create for VR. Share & embed 360˚ photos on web and mobile.

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Yaw2▲74

    Motion simulator chair for gaming, working and relaxation

    2021 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Free 3D Slam Illustrations▲194

    Virtual reality gadgets are embodied in volumetric graphics

    2020 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Firefox Reality▲191

    Mixed Reality for the Open Web

    2018 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    CuriosityXR▲132

    Learn with 1M+ 3D models & AI in Mixed Reality

    2024 · curiosityxr.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    JustPano▲93

    A platform for exploring the world in virtual reality

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    RealityMAX▲111

    Real time 3D collaboration meets no-code augmented reality

    2024 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Lifecast▲74

    Convert any VR180 video/photo to 6DOF or Unreal Engine

    2022 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    XR Tools▲127

    Simple tools to make your next project VR/AR ready

    2020 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    OJO▲122

    World's first portable projector for Nintendo Switch

    2018 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Vara Now▲65

    Mixed reality space to meet, discuss & interact with friends

    2021 · 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 →