Playmaker alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Playmaker in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Playmaker 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 Playmaker. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Playmaker's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Playmaker?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biographicon | — | Summer 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| Nugget | — | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Lalabox | Live stream shopping for beauty products | Winter 2021 | 4 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Khabri | India's Largest Podcast Platform | Summer 2019 | 11 | Inactive |
| Fanvibe | — | Summer 2010 | 2 | Acquired |
| Divvyshot | — | Winter 2009 | 2 | Acquired |
| LVL6 | We make mobile MMOs. | Winter 2012 | 2 | Inactive |
| Twitch | A global community creating the future of live entertainment. | Winter 2007 | 2000 | Acquired |
| Jamglue | — | Summer 2006 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Playmaker still active?
Playmaker 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 Playmaker. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Playmaker's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.