The regular Raspberry Pi line is a flexible single-board computer, but sometimes you might find yourself wishing for a form factor that was better designed for installation into a greater whole.

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The Raspberry Pi SBC is excellent for hobbyists, but these competitors work just as well in robotics, automation, and home projects. These are my favorite Raspberry Pi alternatives.