Choose LYNOOK if
You want a quiet presence, not another stream of interaction — privacy and offline capability built in, and the chance to co-create what it becomes.
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AI companions, side by side.
The category is moving fast. Here's an honest, point-by-point look at how LYNOOK differs — what exists today, what doesn't, and where each device is best.
| Feature | LYNOOK | Gatebox | Project Ava | Code27 | Dipal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Coming soon | $2,995+ | ~$200 (est.) | $459 + $99 base | $549 / $379 SE |
| Form factor | Desktop presence | Holographic box | 5.5" cylinder, needs PC | Tabletop 3D hub | 8" curved OLED pod |
| Custom character | Co-created with you | Pre-set only | Multiple avatars | Upload VRM/FBX/glTF | Looks, voice, personality |
| Privacy | Core promise | Cloud-based | AI-agnostic | Cloud & local | Ad-free promised |
| Offline capability | Our vision | No | Unknown | Local models supported | Unknown |
| Shipping | Co-developing | Available now | H2 2026 | Oct 2025 | Kickstarter, TBA |
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WHO SHOULD CHOOSE WHAT
Choose Gatebox if
You want a polished, shipping holographic product today and you're comfortable with a cloud service and a premium price.
Consider Project Ava if
You want a gaming-first companion tethered to a Windows PC, with multiple avatars and an estimated $200 price in H2 2026.
Consider Code27 if
You want a tabletop hub that accepts your own 3D models and supports local AI, at a $459 base price.
Consider Dipal if
You want a curved OLED pod with multimodal interaction and emotional states, currently funding on Kickstarter.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
Is LYNOOK a Gatebox alternative?
Yes, but with a different philosophy. Gatebox is a cloud-based, interactive holographic display; LYNOOK emphasizes quiet presence, privacy and offline capability.
How does LYNOOK compare to Razer Project Ava?
Project Ava is a gaming-focused, PC-tethered device shipping around H2 2026. LYNOOK is a standalone desktop presence built around companionship rather than utility, with privacy and offline use at its core.
Can I customize the character?
Yes. Custom character creation is central to LYNOOK — unlike devices limited to pre-set characters, you help shape who lives in the object.
Does it require an internet connection?
Offline capability is one of our core promises. The companion is designed to work on-device, so it keeps functioning and your data stays in the room.
When will it be available?
We're actively building and co-developing with the community. Join the waitlist or follow the devlog for early access and progress updates.
What makes LYNOOK different from Code27 and Dipal?
Code27 focuses on 3D-model customization and local AI; Dipal on a curved OLED and emotional states. LYNOOK starts from the feeling of presence itself and is co-authored with its users rather than delivered as a finished spec.