Scribd alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Scribd in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Scribd 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 Scribd. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Scribd's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Scribd?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biographicon | — | Summer 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| Nugget | — | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Khabri | India's Largest Podcast Platform | Summer 2019 | 11 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Fuzzwich | — | Summer 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| Curious Fictions | Patreon for professional authors. | Winter 2018 | 2 | Inactive |
| Tappity | World's largest library of interactive lessons for kids | Summer 2020 | 4 | Active |
| Jamglue | — | Summer 2006 | 2 | Inactive |
| Lalabox | Live stream shopping for beauty products | Winter 2021 | 4 | Inactive |
| Svbtle | A publishing platform. | Summer 2012 | 2 | Active |
| Hipset | The best way for artists to release new music and videos. | Summer 2012 | — | Inactive |
Is Scribd still active?
Scribd 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 Scribd. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Scribd's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.