BlackOakTV alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to BlackOakTV in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what BlackOakTV 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 BlackOakTV. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with BlackOakTV's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to BlackOakTV?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biographicon | — | Summer 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| Nugget | — | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Answerly | — | Winter 2010 | 11 | Inactive |
| Hipset | The best way for artists to release new music and videos. | Summer 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Browser Buddy | A recommendation system for the Internet | Winter 2024 | 2 | Acquired |
| Khabri | India's Largest Podcast Platform | Summer 2019 | 11 | Inactive |
| Pillar | All-In-One Creator Store | Summer 2019 | 5 | Active |
| Loom | Cloud storage for photos and videos (acquired by Dropbox). | Winter 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| Supertone | Share sounds with other musicians online | Winter 2022 | 3 | Inactive |
| Hellosaurus | Interactive video platform for kids | Summer 2020 | 25 | Acquired |
Is BlackOakTV still active?
BlackOakTV 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 BlackOakTV. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with BlackOakTV's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.