SpotAngels alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to SpotAngels in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what SpotAngels 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 SpotAngels. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with SpotAngels's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to SpotAngels?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Carlypso | Used car marketplace | Summer 2014 | 11 | Acquired |
| Fixed | iPhone app to fight your parking tickets. | Summer 2014 | 2 | Inactive |
| Carsabi | Carsabi is the search engine for used cars | Winter 2012 | 2 | Inactive |
| Automatic | Automatic connects your car to the rest of your digital life. | Summer 2011 | 51 | Acquired |
| Pronto | Ride-sharing for second-tier cities in Latin America. | Winter 2019 | 62 | Active |
| MagicBus | We make vanpool simple. | Winter 2016 | 18 | Active |
| Ridejoy | Long-distance carpooling marketplace. Shut down in early 2013. | Summer 2011 | 11 | Inactive |
| CarWoo | The best way to buy a new car. | Summer 2009 | 11 | Inactive |
| WheelStreet | WheelStreet is a Motorbike rental marketplace that connects… | Summer 2017 | 10 | Inactive |
| Weel | GPS & dashcam smartphone app | Summer 2024 | 4 | Active |
Is SpotAngels still active?
SpotAngels 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 SpotAngels. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with SpotAngels's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.