Couple alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Couple in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Couple 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 Couple. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Couple's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Couple?
| 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 |
| Hungry Labs | Now part of Snaplayer. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| Demeanor.co | Now part of thentwrk.com | Summer 2018 | 4 | Acquired |
| LVL6 | We make mobile MMOs. | Winter 2012 | 2 | Inactive |
| Pribbit | Like Twitter but you post others' status. | Summer 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Zip Phone | Whatsapp for voice | Summer 2014 | 1 | Acquired |
| Basement | The social network for your close friends. | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Couple still active?
Couple 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 Couple. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Couple's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.