Automatic alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Automatic in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Automatic 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 Automatic. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Automatic's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Automatic?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Lumoid | We are a try before you buy service for consumer electronics. | Summer 2013 | 11 | Acquired |
| Visual One | AI for security cameras | Winter 2020 | 4 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Carsabi | Carsabi is the search engine for used cars | Winter 2012 | 2 | Inactive |
| Coco Controller | We're building a tactile gaming controller for mobile phones. | Summer 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Vapor | In-video advertising. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| Tuesday Labs | Delightful robots | Winter 2024 | 7 | Active |
| ZowPow | Wireless toy game controllers for mobile games. | Winter 2014 | 2 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Opzi | Q&A for businesses. | Summer 2010 | 2 | Inactive |
| Exec | Exec is a house cleaning service that users can book from their… | Winter 2012 | 11 | Acquired |
Is Automatic still active?
Automatic has been acquired, which often means pricing, roadmap or support changes. That is the usual reason people start looking at this list.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Automatic. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Automatic's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.