Envyl alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Envyl in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Envyl 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 Envyl. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Envyl's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Envyl?
| 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 |
| Backpack | Marketplace to get stuff from overseas | Summer 2014 | 2 | Active |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| VanGo | Uber for Kids | Winter 2017 | 8 | Inactive |
| BufferBox | The future of package delivery. We are building a network of… | Summer 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| AptDeco | AptDeco is the easiest way to buy and sell used furniture | Winter 2014 | — | Active |
| Tovala | A smart-oven-paired subscription meal service. | Winter 2016 | 375 | Active |
| Homejoy | platform for home service professionals | Summer 2010 | 201 | Acquired |
| Feather | Furniture rental for consumers and businesses. | Summer 2017 | 125 | Acquired |
Is Envyl still active?
Envyl 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 Envyl. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Envyl's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.