Fam alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Fam in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Fam 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 Fam. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Fam's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Fam?
| 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 |
| Basement | The social network for your close friends. | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| Hungry Labs | Now part of Snaplayer. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| Demeanor.co | Now part of thentwrk.com | Summer 2018 | 4 | Acquired |
| Zip Phone | Whatsapp for voice | Summer 2014 | 1 | Acquired |
| MessageParty | Local chat. | Summer 2010 | 1 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Ark | Ark organizes the world's social information. | Winter 2012 | 11 | Inactive |
Is Fam still active?
Fam 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 Fam. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Fam's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.