Gather alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Gather in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Gather 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 Gather. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Gather's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Gather?
| 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 |
| MessageParty | Local chat. | Summer 2010 | 1 | 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 |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Greo | Greo is a mobile video app for conversations about current events. | Summer 2017 | 2 | Inactive |
| Vapor | In-video advertising. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Gather still active?
Gather 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 Gather. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Gather's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.