You could wait for the qk60 too, that is dropping next quarter. That is the only thing I would recommend as an alternative. Additionally, their is the mode envoy since it is a 65%, but it will take a while to ship too.

The nk65 is one I would not recommend due to it just being too barebones of a design and the value not being there.

The q2 is good, but it is also a bit of an industrial design, very angular yet not as clean as the tofu.

Tofu 2.0 is a great value and honeslty, if you want to get it now it isn't a bad option. Only alternate if you want to buy now is the envoy. I would look it up and do more research. (make sure to also look at the qk60, though it is a 60%).

The Tofu65 2.0 is a great board, I'd say go for it. u/2manypedals is spot on with considering the Envoy, it too looks like a great board.

You could try to pick up a Q2, QK65, Jris65, or Zoom65 second-hand if you're comfortable with buying used.

Thanks! I’m leaning towards the tofu after reading this and the other comment. Any recommendation on what plate to get?

Thanks for the input, definitely leaning towards the tofu now, just need to pick a plate, any recommendations?

I would probably recommend a polycarbonate, or fr4. Since it is going to be you first real custom board. I would say polycarbonate is a bit more forgiving when it comes to the switches you pick, it should carry less spring ping, leaf ping, and unpleasant sounds.

I prefer PC or POM, but it depends on how soft/firm you like for feel and what sorta sound you like.

PC is softest and ideal for low pitched sounds, aluminum is hardest and ideal for higher pitched sounds. POM is very similar to PC but a good choice for a creamy sounds. FR4 is between POM and aluminum for feel with a good middling sound profile for marbley or poppy sounds.

The Bakeneko65 is in stock

Damn I was going to say the same thing.