Supertone alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Supertone in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Supertone 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 Supertone. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Supertone's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Supertone?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biographicon | — | Summer 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| Nugget | — | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Mixwit | Online mixtape service (create and share mixtapes). Launched as part… | Winter 2008 | 2 | Inactive |
| Fuzzwich | — | Summer 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| Women.com | Quora/Cosmo for women | Summer 2014 | 11 | Acquired |
| Layer By Layer | Acquired by MakerBot in February 2014. A marketplace for 3D… | Summer 2013 | 2 | Acquired |
| Socialcam | The easiest way to share videos with friends and family. | Winter 2012 | — | Acquired |
| Omnisio | Edit and enhance online video. Acquired by Google in July 2008. | Winter 2008 | — | Acquired |
| Universe | Design and build any kind of website. On your iPhone or iPad. | Winter 2018 | 25 | Inactive |
| Ridejoy | Long-distance carpooling marketplace. Shut down in early 2013. | Summer 2011 | 11 | Inactive |
Is Supertone still active?
Supertone 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 Supertone. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Supertone's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.