Lumoid alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Lumoid in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Lumoid 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 Lumoid. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Lumoid's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Lumoid?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Automatic | Automatic connects your car to the rest of your digital life. | Summer 2011 | 51 | Acquired |
| Kuna Systems | We're making a smart, front door camera with intercom that lets you… | Winter 2014 | 11 | Acquired |
| Vastrm | Mass customized active apparel. We are building a full turn key… | Summer 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| Circular | Subscription consumer electronics for Asia | Winter 2022 | 25 | Active |
| Greentoe | "Name Your Price" for products | Summer 2014 | 5 | Active |
| Vexo | An AI bracelet that remembers your day and acts before you ask. | Fall 2026 | 3 | Active |
| KubeSail | The Self-Hosting Company | Summer 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| Visual One | AI for security cameras | Winter 2020 | 4 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Senic | Simple Controls for Sonos, Philips Hue and other Smart Home products | Summer 2013 | 16 | Acquired |
| Ixiplay | Engaging, expressive & Android hackable robot buddy for playful… | Summer 2013 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Lumoid still active?
Lumoid 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 Lumoid. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Lumoid's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.