Dating Ring alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Dating Ring in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Dating Ring 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 Dating Ring. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Dating Ring's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Dating Ring?
| 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 |
| Zip Phone | Whatsapp for voice | Summer 2014 | 1 | Acquired |
| Hungry Labs | Now part of Snaplayer. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| Basement | The social network for your close friends. | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| MessageParty | Local chat. | Summer 2010 | 1 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Sonar | Minecraft meets Discord | Summer 2020 | 4 | Inactive |
| FameGame | Live and interactive TV shows for mobile - starting with American… | Summer 2018 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Dating Ring still active?
Dating Ring 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 Dating Ring. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Dating Ring's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.