Flip alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Flip in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Flip 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 Flip. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Flip's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Flip?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Riya Collective | Riya Collective is building the first community-driven global… | Winter 2020 | 6 | Inactive |
| And Comfort | And Comfort is a direct to consumer fashion brand. | Summer 2017 | 2 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| PerShop | Your personal clothing store! | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| Hype and Vice | Fashionable college, NBA and MLS apparel. | Summer 2019 | 55 | Active |
| Hush | Hush is the top social commerce app in the United States. | Summer 2016 | 2 | Inactive |
| Fit to Form | Fit to Form is a site where women shop for dresses based on their… | Summer 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| LVL6 | We make mobile MMOs. | Winter 2012 | 2 | Inactive |
| RentAHuman | Marketplace for AI agents to hire humans. | Spring 2026 | 3 | Active |
| Glio | Amazon Marketplace for Latin America | Summer 2013 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Flip still active?
Flip is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Flip. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Flip's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.