Browser Buddy alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Browser Buddy in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Browser Buddy 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 Browser Buddy. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Browser Buddy's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Browser Buddy?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biographicon | — | Summer 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| Nugget | — | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Youlicit | — | Summer 2008 | 2 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| The frontpage of the internet. | Summer 2005 | 2000 | Acquired | |
| JustSpotted | Acquired by Google in 2011 | Summer 2008 | 2 | Acquired |
| Universe | Design and build any kind of website. On your iPhone or iPad. | Winter 2018 | 25 | Inactive |
| Tappity | World's largest library of interactive lessons for kids | Summer 2020 | 4 | Active |
| Genius | Music Intelligence | Summer 2011 | 101 | Acquired |
| Humble Bundle | Pay what you want for awesome games and other content while giving to… | Winter 2011 | 100 | Acquired |
| ClipDrop | Turn regular mobile photos into professional product visuals | Winter 2021 | 5 | Acquired |
Is Browser Buddy still active?
Browser Buddy 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 Browser Buddy. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Browser Buddy's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.