The Raspberry Pi 4 is a wonderful device. It’s the latest and greatest in a series of computers that have generated millions of dollars in coding, and it forms the basis of a host of DIY electronic projects. The catch is that they’re unobtainable, at least not at MSRP.

A shortage of semiconductors combined with growing popularity has resulted in a major shortage of the Pi 4. Manufacturers say the device won’t be back in stock until April next year, and in the meantime the few- ones that do exist tend to be priced higher – up to 400% more than its intended retail price.

But alternatives are available. Some may be slightly pricey, and some may not have the power of a Pi 4, but they’re all in stock and ready to go straight to your next project. Let’s see what your options are while Pi is off the menu.

Tinker Board S R2.0

If you opt for a Tinker Board S R2.0, you’ll get a 1.8GB quad-core processor, 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. The Tinker Board should have enough power to support your most ambitious “Pi” projects, such as home entertainment systems or smart home controllers.

The Tinkerboard’s processor is more powerful than what you’ll find in the Pi 4 B, so you might be able to get even more ambitious with your builds. However, when available, you can get Pi 4s with up to 8GB of RAM, more than the 2GB offered by Tinkerboard. Then there is the price. You can pick up a Tinkerboard S R2.0 on Amazon for $149.99 – which is more than some of the bloated Pi 4s are selling for right now. In short, it’s a good option if you need more processing power or can’t find even a premium Pi 4. Other cards on this list also opted for 2GB of RAM, but their prices are much more acceptable.

The ODROID XU4Q

The Linux-powered ODROID XU4Q boasts “Samsung Exynos5422 Cortex-A15 2Ghz and Cortex-A7 Octa core processors” along with 2GB of DDR3 RAM. On paper, this potentially makes the UX4Q the most powerful microcomputer on this list. It also comes with a very large heatsink, presumably to absorb some of the heat from its relatively powerful processor. As for ports, ODROID has managed to cram two USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, one Gigabit Ethernet, and one HDMI port onto the small board.

In terms of price, at just over $100, the ODROID XU4Q falls in the middle. That’s cheaper than the current prices of the few Pis available, but significantly more expensive than some other options and the Pi’s MSRP. run 4K video, although it had a port for it, which limits its applications slightly.

Free computer board AML-S905X-CC

With a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 4K Ultra HD ARM Mali-450 750 MHz GPU and 2 GB of DDR3 RAM, the Libre Computer Board AML-S905X-CC (or “The Potato”) is pretty much on par with a Pi 4 and superior to a Pi 3. The company claims that its potato is around 50% faster than the Pi 4 predecessor. But the best things about the Libre Computer Board are the fact that it is in stock and its price. The board is compatible with Android, Linux, and more than likely any other open-source software you can get your hands on.

For me, Libre’s little potato is the pick of this list and what I would do to get myself out of the Pi shortage. At $55, it’s not a million miles away from what you’d pay for a Pi 4 at the same price in happier times. It’s certainly a lot cheaper than some of the grossly bloated microcomputers around these days.

A Raspberry Pi Pico

The Raspberry Pi 4 packs a punch, but if you can’t get your hands on it, you have to ask yourself, “Do I really need all that power?” The Raspberry Pi Pico is stock, super cheap, and can be used for a whole host of fun projects. You will pay more than the MSRP for a pico, but a 75% premium on $4 is much easier to bear than a 400% premium on $35.

A Pico probably isn’t enough to run your home entertainment system, replace your everyday computer, or power a smart mirror, but you can turn it into a drone with one. The microcontroller can also be used to emulate older games. While the Pico certainly doesn’t have the power of its bigger brothers, it’s ideal if you just want a Pi to scratch your creative itch.

You’ll still be assembling things, coding with the Pico version of Python, and solving little problems that arise. The only difference is the scope of the project you can take on and the savings you’ll make by not spending multiple times your Pi’s MSRP.