Loopt alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Loopt in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Loopt 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 Loopt. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Loopt's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Loopt?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| FanHero | — | Summer 2013 | 1 | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Meetyu | — | Summer 2007 | — | Inactive |
| Talkito | — | Summer 2006 | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| FameGame | Live and interactive TV shows for mobile - starting with American… | Summer 2018 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Loopt still active?
Loopt 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 Loopt. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Loopt's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.