Cocoon alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Cocoon in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Cocoon 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 Cocoon. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Cocoon's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Cocoon?
| 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 |
| 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 |
| FamilyLeaf | Help families stay in touch | Winter 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| Demeanor.co | Now part of thentwrk.com | Summer 2018 | 4 | Acquired |
Is Cocoon still active?
Cocoon 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 Cocoon. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Cocoon's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.