Greo alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Greo in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Greo 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 Greo. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Greo's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Greo?
| 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 |
| 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 |
| MessageParty | Local chat. | Summer 2010 | 1 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Gather | Building a better way to meet online. | Summer 2019 | 60 | Active |
| Vapor | In-video advertising. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Greo still active?
Greo 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 Greo. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Greo's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.