I tried all the alternatives to Pinmoors. Some of them worked okay but not great. I thought why am I wasting money trying things that I want to work like a Pinmoor when I can just buy the Pinmoors. They won't wear out so really the cost of a package is a one time buy. I buy them when they go on sale on the website. Their Facebook page posts all sales to my Facebook page. I use them whenever I use a pin. No more pricks. I hate pin pricks.