The best replacement for strobes is continuous lighting.

The best alternatives to strobes are rated as following:
★★★★★  continuous lighting
★★★★  speedlights
★★★★  monolights
★★★★  hot lights
★  studio lights
  continuous lights
  constant light

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Speaking about strobes, one probably shouldn't forget about on camera flash.

Other search terms related to strobes and their ratings are:
★★★★★ on camera flash
★★ ambient light
★ light meter
★ gels
★ no light meter
You have in mind a companion for strobes and it is not yet here? Propose!



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