Collections alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Collections in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Collections 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 Collections. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Collections's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Collections?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| PlayReader | — | Summer 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Volk Wireless | — | Winter 2019 | — | Inactive |
| SnapBite | TBD | Summer 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Aalo | Lego-like furniture for design geeks. We create furniture that's… | Winter 2018 | 1 | Inactive |
| VanGo | Uber for Kids | Winter 2017 | 8 | Inactive |
| Loom | Cloud storage for photos and videos (acquired by Dropbox). | Winter 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| FitnessAI | App offering AI powered workout plans with anytime access to coaches | Winter 2020 | 1 | Acquired |
| Necto | ISP starter kit | Winter 2018 | 4 | Inactive |
| Fuzzwich | — | Summer 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| Exec | Exec is a house cleaning service that users can book from their… | Winter 2012 | 11 | Acquired |
Is Collections still active?
Collections 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 Collections. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Collections's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.