Shout alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Shout in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Shout 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 Shout. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Shout's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Shout?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| PlayReader | — | Summer 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Volk Wireless | — | Winter 2019 | — | Inactive |
| SnapBite | TBD | Summer 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| VanGo | Uber for Kids | Winter 2017 | 8 | Inactive |
| Exec | Exec is a house cleaning service that users can book from their… | Winter 2012 | 11 | Acquired |
| Fuzzwich | — | Summer 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| Move Loot | Move Loot is the most convenient and economical way to buy and sell… | Winter 2014 | 51 | Inactive |
| Aalo | Lego-like furniture for design geeks. We create furniture that's… | Winter 2018 | 1 | Inactive |
| Cardpool | — | Winter 2010 | 251 | Acquired |
| FitnessAI | App offering AI powered workout plans with anytime access to coaches | Winter 2020 | 1 | Acquired |
Is Shout still active?
Shout 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 Shout. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Shout's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.