Racer alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Racer in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Racer 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 Racer. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Racer's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Racer?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zepto | 10-Minute Grocery Delivery in India | Winter 2021 | 1300 | Active |
| Gobble | Daily meal delivery, personalized to your tastes. | Winter 2014 | 73 | Acquired |
| Duffl | 10-minute delivery service for college students. | Winter 2020 | 50 | Inactive |
| Membo | Groceries fresher than a farmer’s market, delivered to you (EU) | Summer 2021 | 3 | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Fancy | Essentials delivered in 30 minutes. | Summer 2020 | 50 | Acquired |
| DoorDash | Restaurant delivery. | Summer 2013 | 8600 | Public |
| Instacart | Marketplace for grocery delivery and pickup | Summer 2012 | 3000 | Public |
| MilkRun | Get Food From Farmers, Delivered. | Summer 2020 | 38 | Inactive |
| Byte | On-demand food delivery from dark kitchens in Pakistan. | Summer 2020 | 30 | Inactive |
| Rappi | On-demand delivery and financial services for Latin America. | Winter 2016 | 4800 | Active |
| Calii | Full-stack grocery delivery in LatAm | Summer 2018 | 750 | Active |
Is Racer still active?
Racer 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 Racer. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Racer's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.