Pollground alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Pollground in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Pollground 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 Pollground. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Pollground's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Pollground?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talkito | — | Summer 2006 | — | Inactive |
| FanHero | — | Summer 2013 | 1 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Meetyu | — | Summer 2007 | — | Inactive |
| Zip Phone | Whatsapp for voice | Summer 2014 | 1 | Acquired |
| Hungry Labs | Now part of Snaplayer. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| Basement | The social network for your close friends. | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| MessageParty | Local chat. | Summer 2010 | 1 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Nambii | — | Winter 2009 | — | Inactive |
| Polly | Polly is a social polling app for Snapchat and Instagram stories. | Summer 2017 | 3 | Inactive |
Is Pollground still active?
Pollground 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 Pollground. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Pollground's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.