Grin alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Grin in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Grin 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 Grin. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Grin's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Grin?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Carsabi | Carsabi is the search engine for used cars | Winter 2012 | 2 | Inactive |
| Checkars | E-commerce site where you can buy certified used-cars in Latin America | Winter 2020 | 45 | Acquired |
| Pronto | Ride-sharing for second-tier cities in Latin America. | Winter 2019 | 62 | Active |
| Chariot | The world's first private mass transit service providing a commuting… | Winter 2015 | 501 | Acquired |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Embark | Public transit apps. Acquired by Apple in 2013. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Acquired |
| Yoshi Mobility | Making car ownership and management frictionless. | Summer 2016 | 125 | Active |
| Fetii | Fetii is an AI-driven mobility platform | Summer 2022 | 50 | Active |
| WheelStreet | WheelStreet is a Motorbike rental marketplace that connects… | Summer 2017 | 10 | Inactive |
| Weel | GPS & dashcam smartphone app | Summer 2024 | 4 | Active |
Is Grin still active?
Grin 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 Grin. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Grin's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.