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Ross 128

Ross 128

A red dwarf ~11 light-years away in Virgo hosting Ross 128b, a potentially temperate Earth-mass exoplanet, and projected to become the Sun's nearest stellar neighbor in roughly 79,000 years.

8.0 Great

apps Top Ross 128 Alternatives

The top alternative to Ross 128 in 2026 is Proxima Centauri with a score of 9.2/10, followed by V645 Centauri (9.2) and Barnard's Star (8.8).

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Proxima Centauri

Proxima Centauri

Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located just over four light-years away, making it our nearest stellar neighbor. It...

M Type Nearest Star Exoplanet Host Red Dwarf
9.2 Excellent
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V645 Centauri

V645 Centauri

V645 Centauri is an M-type red dwarf star located within the Alpha Centauri system, approximately 4.37 light-years from...

Centaurus Nearby M Type Red Dwarf
9.2 Excellent
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Barnard's Star

Barnard's Star

Barnard's Star is a red dwarf 5.96 light-years away in Ophiuchus and holds the record for the highest proper motion of a...

Ophiuchus Nearby M Type Red Dwarf
8.8 Great
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GJ 876

GJ 876

A red dwarf ~15 light-years away in Aquarius, the first M-type star confirmed to host an exoplanet, with its giant plane...

Aquarius Nearby M Type Multi Planet
8.2 Great
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Teegarden's Star

Teegarden's Star

One of the nearest stars to Earth at ~12.5 light-years in Aries, a dim red dwarf hosting two potentially habitable Earth...

Nearby Aries M Type Exoplanet Host
8.0 Great
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Gliese 436

Gliese 436

A red dwarf star ~33 light-years away in Leo, hosting Gliese 436b, a Neptune-sized exoplanet with a comet-like hydrogen...

Leo M Type Exoplanet Host Red Dwarf
7.9 Good
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Lalande 21185

Lalande 21185

Lalande 21185 is a red dwarf in Ursa Major about 8.3 light-years from Earth, making it one of the Sun's nearest stellar...

Ursa Major Nearby M Type Red Dwarf
7.8 Good
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Luyten's Star

Luyten's Star

A red dwarf star ~12.4 light-years away in Canis Minor, notable for hosting two super-Earth exoplanets including GJ 273b...

Nearby M Type Canis Minor Exoplanet Host
7.8 Good
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L 98-59

L 98-59

A red dwarf ~35 light-years away in Pictor hosting a compact system of small rocky planets, including the smallest exopl...

Nearby M Type Multi Planet Red Dwarf
7.8 Good
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GJ 1061

GJ 1061

GJ 1061 is a red dwarf star about 12 light-years from Earth in Horologium with three confirmed Earth-sized exoplanets, a...

Nearby M Type Exoplanet Host Red Dwarf
7.7 Good
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GJ 832

GJ 832

A red dwarf ~16 light-years away in Grus hosting a cold Jupiter-analog (GJ 832 b, 2009) and a super-Earth candidate (GJ...

Grus Nearby M Type Habitable Zone
7.6 Good
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TOI-1452

TOI-1452

A red dwarf ~100 light-years away in Draco hosting TOI-1452 b, a super-Earth discovered in 2022 whose bulk density is co...

Draco M Type Exoplanet Host Red Dwarf
7.5 Good
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Lacaille 9352

Lacaille 9352

A red dwarf star ~10.7 light-years away in Piscis Austrinus, one of the nearest stars to the Sun and among the intrinsic...

Nearby M Type Piscis Austrinus Red Dwarf
7.4 Good
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Groombridge 34

Groombridge 34

Groombridge 34 is a binary red dwarf system about 11.6 light-years from Earth in Andromeda, catalogued by English astron...

Binary Nearby Andromeda M Type
7.4 Good
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GJ 674

GJ 674

A red dwarf ~14.8 light-years away in Ara with a confirmed super-Earth planet (GJ 674 b) detected via radial velocity me...

Nearby Ara M Type Exoplanet Host
7.4 Good
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Lacaille 8760

Lacaille 8760

Lacaille 8760 is a red dwarf about 12.9 light-years from Earth, catalogued by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille and among the br...

Southern Nearby M Type Red Dwarf
7.3 Good
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Luyten 726-8A

Luyten 726-8A

Luyten 726-8A (BL Ceti) is the brighter red dwarf component of the L 726-8 binary system about 8.7 light-years from Eart...

Nearby Cetus M Type Red Dwarf
7.3 Good
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GJ 3293

GJ 3293

GJ 3293 is a red dwarf star about 57 light-years from Earth with multiple confirmed super-Earth exoplanets detected via...

Cetus M Type Multi Planet Exoplanet Host
7.1 Good
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DX Cancri

DX Cancri

DX Cancri is a red dwarf flare star about 11.8 light-years from Earth and one of the least luminous hydrogen-burning sta...

Cancer Nearby M Type Red Dwarf
7.0 Good
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Proxima d

Proxima d

A sub-Earth-mass planet candidate orbiting Proxima Centauri announced in 2022, with an estimated mass below 0.3 Earth ma...

Centaurus M Type Exoplanet Host Red Dwarf
6.7 Fair

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Ross 128 Action
Proxima Centauri
Proxima Centauri
Star M Type Nearest Star Exoplanet Host
9.2 Excellent +1.2 Compare
V645 Centauri
V645 Centauri
Star Centaurus Nearby M Type
9.2 Excellent +1.2 Compare
Barnard's Star
Barnard's Star
Star Ophiuchus Nearby M Type
8.8 Great +0.8 Compare
GJ 876
GJ 876
Star Aquarius Nearby M Type
8.2 Great +0.2 Compare
Teegarden's Star
Teegarden's Star
Star Nearby Aries M Type
8.0 Great Same Compare
Gliese 436
Gliese 436
Star Leo M Type Exoplanet Host
7.9 Good -0.1 Compare
Lalande 21185
Lalande 21185
Star Ursa Major Nearby M Type
7.8 Good -0.2 Compare
Luyten's Star
Luyten's Star
Star Nearby M Type Canis Minor
7.8 Good -0.2 Compare
L 98-59
L 98-59
Star Nearby M Type Multi Planet
7.8 Good -0.2 Compare
GJ 1061
GJ 1061
Star Nearby M Type Exoplanet Host
7.7 Good -0.3 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Ross 128?
The top alternatives to Ross 128 in 2026 include Proxima Centauri, V645 Centauri, Barnard's Star, GJ 876, Teegarden's Star. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Ross 128 compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Ross 128 scores 8.0/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Ross 128 worth it in 2026?
Ross 128 scores 8.0/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Star category. However, alternatives like Proxima Centauri may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Ross 128?
Several alternatives to Ross 128 offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Ross 128?
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How many alternatives to Ross 128 are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Ross 128 in the Star category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Ross 128 alternative has the highest rating?
Proxima Centauri currently holds the highest rating among Ross 128 alternatives with a score of 9.2/10.
Can I use Proxima Centauri instead of Ross 128?
Proxima Centauri is one of the top-rated alternatives to Ross 128. While they serve similar purposes in the Star space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ross 128?
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How are Ross 128 alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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Ross 128 vs Proxima Centauri: which is better?
Ross 128 scores 8.0/10 while Proxima Centauri scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Ross 128 vs V645 Centauri: which is better?
Ross 128 scores 8.0/10 while V645 Centauri scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Ross 128 vs Barnard's Star: which is better?
Ross 128 scores 8.0/10 while Barnard's Star scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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