Exec alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Exec in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Exec 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 Exec. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Exec's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Exec?
| 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 |
| iCracked | On-demand smartphone repair in 3 countries and launching smart home… | Winter 2012 | 51 | Acquired |
| Shopular | Deals, Coupons & Cash Back for your favorite stores. | Winter 2012 | 11 | Acquired |
| BarSense | Kid's first smartphone with web-based parental controls. | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Homejoy | platform for home service professionals | Summer 2010 | 201 | Acquired |
| Charge Running | Provides live, virtual running classes to runners all around the world | Winter 2021 | 3 | Inactive |
| Directed Edge | Product recommendations. | Summer 2009 | 2 | Active |
| Shout | Real-Time Classifieds | Summer 2014 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Exec still active?
Exec 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 Exec. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Exec's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.