Vaya alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Vaya in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Vaya 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 Vaya. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Vaya's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Vaya?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Apollo Health | — | Summer 2015 | — | Inactive |
| Airbnb | Book accommodations around the world. | Winter 2009 | 6132 | Public |
| AirHelp | AirHelp helps air passengers get compensation for delayed, cancelled… | Winter 2014 | 350 | Active |
| VaycayHero | VaycayHero is a marketplace of professionally managed vacation… | Winter 2013 | 55 | Acquired |
| Hipmunk | Hipmunk takes the agony out of searching for flights, accommodations,… | Summer 2010 | 51 | Acquired |
| Songkick | — | Summer 2007 | 11 | Acquired |
| Vayable | We're building a marketplace for unique travel experiences (it's… | Summer 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| Drivezy | India's largest vehicle sharing platform, turning people's vehicles… | Summer 2016 | 201 | Inactive |
| The Ticket Fairy | Revenue generation for live events | Summer 2015 | 30 | Active |
| Ancana | Marketplace for vacation home co-ownership, fully managed | Summer 2021 | 12 | Active |
| Tab | Revolutionising the way travellers discover, plan and book a trip | Winter 2015 | 9 | Active |
Is Vaya still active?
Vaya 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 Vaya. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Vaya's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.