SourceBeacon alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to SourceBeacon in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what SourceBeacon 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 SourceBeacon. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with SourceBeacon's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to SourceBeacon?
| 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 |
| Aalo | Lego-like furniture for design geeks. We create furniture that's… | Winter 2018 | 1 | Inactive |
| FitnessAI | App offering AI powered workout plans with anytime access to coaches | Winter 2020 | 1 | Acquired |
| iCracked | On-demand smartphone repair in 3 countries and launching smart home… | Winter 2012 | 51 | Acquired |
| Techmate | A technology concierge for your home. We provide on-demand support… | Summer 2016 | 11 | Acquired |
| Project Wedding | — | Winter 2006 | 2 | Acquired |
| Abundance Labs | Abundance Labs incubates and builds alternative currency marketplace… | Summer 2016 | 12 | Inactive |
Is SourceBeacon still active?
SourceBeacon 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 SourceBeacon. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with SourceBeacon's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.