The best replacement for anchors is buttons.

The best alternatives to anchors are rated as following:
★★★★★  buttons
★★★★★  skin divers
★★★★  toggle bolts
★★  expansion anchors
★  drywall anchors
★  masonry screws
★  epoxy anchors
★  metal anchors
  tapcon
  mollies

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