MagicBus alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to MagicBus in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what MagicBus 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 MagicBus. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with MagicBus's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to MagicBus?
| 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 |
| Pribbit | Like Twitter but you post others' status. | Summer 2010 | — | Inactive |
| SpotAngels | Waze for parking | Summer 2014 | 11 | Active |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Chariot | The world's first private mass transit service providing a commuting… | Winter 2015 | 501 | Acquired |
| Ticket Stumbler | — | Summer 2008 | 2 | Inactive |
| CarWoo | The best way to buy a new car. | Summer 2009 | 11 | Inactive |
| zingbus | Platform for bus travel across Indian cities | Winter 2021 | 40 | Active |
| Yoshi Mobility | Making car ownership and management frictionless. | Summer 2016 | 125 | Active |
| Ridejoy | Long-distance carpooling marketplace. Shut down in early 2013. | Summer 2011 | 11 | Inactive |
Is MagicBus still active?
MagicBus is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with MagicBus. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with MagicBus's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.