Vapor alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Vapor in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Vapor 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 Vapor. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Vapor's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Vapor?
| 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 |
| Twitch | A global community creating the future of live entertainment. | Winter 2007 | 2000 | Acquired |
| Bitplay | Effortless Video Meetings - Acquired by Jive Software in 2013 | Winter 2010 | 2 | Acquired |
| Demeanor.co | Now part of thentwrk.com | Summer 2018 | 4 | Acquired |
| Hungry Labs | Now part of Snaplayer. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| Zip Phone | Whatsapp for voice | Summer 2014 | 1 | Acquired |
| Basement | The social network for your close friends. | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| MessageParty | Local chat. | Summer 2010 | 1 | Inactive |
Is Vapor still active?
Vapor 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 Vapor. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Vapor's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.