Tastemaker alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Tastemaker in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Tastemaker 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 Tastemaker. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Tastemaker's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Tastemaker?
| 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 |
| Aalo | Lego-like furniture for design geeks. We create furniture that's… | Winter 2018 | 1 | Inactive |
| VanGo | Uber for Kids | Winter 2017 | 8 | Inactive |
| Abundance Labs | Abundance Labs incubates and builds alternative currency marketplace… | Summer 2016 | 12 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Exec | Exec is a house cleaning service that users can book from their… | Winter 2012 | 11 | Acquired |
| Playground | Make graphics like a Pro without being one | Summer 2019 | 3 | Inactive |
| FitnessAI | App offering AI powered workout plans with anytime access to coaches | Winter 2020 | 1 | Acquired |
Is Tastemaker still active?
Tastemaker 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 Tastemaker. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Tastemaker's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.