Is there really a dupe for the Beauty Blender?

Since, the beauty blender is rather pricey for one sponge ($20), I think it is actually worth it because it blends my makeup perfectly, the sponge is also really soft and absorbs water which gives your makeup a flawless look. But, some companies have tried to create a dupe for this products. From the experience and the reviews of others, the dupes are horrible! They are not soft and squishy like the original. They are dry hard and doesn't even absorb water like the original. I wonder will there ever be a day where there is a dupe that's just amazing as the original beauty blender.