Assembled alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Assembled in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Assembled 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 Assembled. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Assembled's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Assembled?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FanHero | — | Summer 2013 | 1 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Meetyu | — | Summer 2007 | — | Inactive |
| Talkito | — | Summer 2006 | — | Inactive |
| Basement | The social network for your close friends. | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| 9gag | Make the world happier. | Summer 2012 | 36 | Active |
| Zip Phone | Whatsapp for voice | Summer 2014 | 1 | Acquired |
| Hungry Labs | Now part of Snaplayer. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| MessageParty | Local chat. | Summer 2010 | 1 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Twitch | A global community creating the future of live entertainment. | Winter 2007 | 2000 | Acquired |
Is Assembled still active?
Assembled is no longer listed as active, so anyone still relying on it should plan a migration to one of the alternatives above.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Assembled. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Assembled's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.