Airbnb alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Airbnb in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Airbnb actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Airbnb. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Airbnb's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Airbnb?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Apollo Health | — | Summer 2015 | — | Inactive |
| Momence | Scheduling and payments for experiences | Summer 2020 | 75 | Acquired |
| Vaya | Discover your next vacation for less. | Fall 2024 | 2 | Active |
| Roomblocker | Hotel booking for groups and events. | Summer 2015 | 2 | Inactive |
| Hexel | Create a cryptocurrency for your community. | Winter 2018 | 2 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Let's Do This | The online company that gets everyone offline | Winter 2018 | 75 | Active |
| Stardrift | AI travel planner | Summer 2024 | 3 | Active |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Vayable | We're building a marketplace for unique travel experiences (it's… | Summer 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| Shuttle Central | Helping travel companies to sell transportation online | Winter 2022 | 28 | Active |
Is Airbnb still active?
Airbnb is a public company. Expect enterprise pricing and procurement, which is why smaller teams look at the alternatives above.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Airbnb. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Airbnb's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.