Polly alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Polly in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Polly 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 Polly. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Polly's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Polly?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FanHero | — | Summer 2013 | 1 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Meetyu | — | Summer 2007 | — | Inactive |
| Talkito | — | Summer 2006 | — | Inactive |
| Picurio | — | Winter 2009 | 2 | 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 |
| Divvyshot | — | Winter 2009 | 2 | Acquired |
Is Polly still active?
Polly 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 Polly. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Polly's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.