Upgraded alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Upgraded in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Upgraded 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 Upgraded. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Upgraded's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Upgraded?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Visual One | AI for security cameras | Winter 2020 | 4 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Lumoid | We are a try before you buy service for consumer electronics. | Summer 2013 | 11 | Acquired |
| Coco Controller | We're building a tactile gaming controller for mobile phones. | Summer 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Tuesday Labs | Delightful robots | Winter 2024 | 7 | Active |
| Vapor | In-video advertising. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| Koduco | iPad games. | Summer 2010 | 2 | Inactive |
| ZowPow | Wireless toy game controllers for mobile games. | Winter 2014 | 2 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Circular | Subscription consumer electronics for Asia | Winter 2022 | 25 | Active |
| Echodio | Sync and stream your music across any device. Acquired in 2009. | Winter 2009 | 2 | Acquired |
Is Upgraded still active?
Upgraded 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 Upgraded. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Upgraded's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.