Speak alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Speak in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Speak 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 Speak. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Speak's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Speak?
| 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 |
| Grouper | We set up drinks between 2 groups of friends: 3 guys and 3 girls. | Winter 2012 | 11 | Inactive |
| Wakie | A social app for phone calls. Express yourself and make real friends. | Winter 2016 | 10 | Active |
| Tsumobi | Messaging. | Winter 2007 | 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 |
Is Speak still active?
Speak 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 Speak. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Speak's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.