NewsBlur alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to NewsBlur in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what NewsBlur 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 NewsBlur. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with NewsBlur's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to NewsBlur?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biographicon | — | Summer 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| Nugget | — | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Fanvibe | — | Summer 2010 | 2 | Acquired |
| Replika | Replika is an AI friend that you can talk to designed to make you… | Winter 2015 | 28 | Active |
| Khabri | India's Largest Podcast Platform | Summer 2019 | 11 | Inactive |
| Upbeat | Upbeat: Building the next generation of Public Relations (PR) | Summer 2010 | 2 | Inactive |
| Lalabox | Live stream shopping for beauty products | Winter 2021 | 4 | Inactive |
| The frontpage of the internet. | Summer 2005 | 2000 | Acquired | |
| Svbtle | A publishing platform. | Summer 2012 | 2 | Active |
| TomoGuides | Mobile travel guides done right. Personalized, context-aware, and… | Summer 2012 | 2 | Inactive |
Is NewsBlur still active?
NewsBlur 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 NewsBlur. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with NewsBlur's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.