Squad alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Squad in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Squad 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 Squad. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Squad's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Squad?
| 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 |
| Basement | The social network for your close friends. | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| Plura (formerly Bloom Community) | The social app for edge-of-culture communities | Winter 2020 | 5 | Active |
| Picurio | — | Winter 2009 | 2 | Inactive |
| Divvyshot | — | Winter 2009 | 2 | Acquired |
| Zip Phone | Whatsapp for voice | Summer 2014 | 1 | Acquired |
| Hungry Labs | Now part of Snaplayer. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| MessageParty | Local chat. | Summer 2010 | 1 | Inactive |
Is Squad still active?
Squad has been acquired, which often means pricing, roadmap or support changes. That is the usual reason people start looking at this list.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Squad. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Squad's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.