Mage alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Mage in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Mage 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 Mage. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Mage's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Mage?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Apollo Health | — | Summer 2015 | — | Inactive |
| Momence | Scheduling and payments for experiences | Summer 2020 | 75 | Acquired |
| Roomblocker | Hotel booking for groups and events. | Summer 2015 | 2 | Inactive |
| Vaya | Discover your next vacation for less. | Fall 2024 | 2 | Active |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Hexel | Create a cryptocurrency for your community. | Winter 2018 | 2 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Shuttle Central | Helping travel companies to sell transportation online | Winter 2022 | 28 | Active |
| Exec | Exec is a house cleaning service that users can book from their… | Winter 2012 | 11 | Acquired |
| Let's Do This | The online company that gets everyone offline | Winter 2018 | 75 | Active |
| Stardrift | AI travel planner | Summer 2024 | 3 | Active |
Is Mage still active?
Mage 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 Mage. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Mage's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.