TL;DR: If you are replacing Vote.org, the closest options are The Athletic, Miso, Burrow. The table below compares 12 alternatives on what they do, stage, size and status.
Every alternative below is compared on what it actually does, not just its category — so you can see which one genuinely replaces Vote.org (YC Summer 2016).
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The three closest alternatives to Vote.org are:
| Alternative | What it does | Stage | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Athletic | Subscription sports media. | YC Summer 2016 | 600 | Acquired |
| Miso | We make booking services as easy as buying products online. | YC Summer 2016 | 300 | Active |
| Burrow | A design brand creating innovative, award winning furniture. | YC Summer 2016 | 60 | Acquired |
| SimpleCitizen | From signup to citizenship, only SimpleCitizen guides applicants… | YC Summer 2016 | 23 | Acquired |
| Proxy | Smart ring digital wallet | YC Summer 2016 | 20 | Acquired |
| Techmate | A technology concierge for your home. We provide on-demand support… | YC Summer 2016 | 11 | Acquired |
| Fabric | Fabric is a personal location-based journal that catalogs experiences… | YC Summer 2016 | 2 | Acquired |
| Pursuit | Revlo helps broadcasters on Twitch engage and monetize their fan… | YC Summer 2016 | 2 | Acquired |
| Drivezy | India's largest vehicle sharing platform, turning people's vehicles… | YC Summer 2016 | 201 | Inactive |
| Airbnb | Book accommodations around the world. | YC Winter 2009 | 6132 | Public |
| DoorDash | Restaurant delivery. | YC Summer 2013 | 8600 | Public |
| Instacart | Marketplace for grocery delivery and pickup | YC Summer 2012 | 3000 | Public |
It depends on your size. The Athletic is the closest match on what Vote.org actually does. If you need something more established, sort the table by team size — larger teams generally mean more support and a longer track record. If budget is the constraint, the earlier-batch companies are usually the ones still competing on price.
Vote.org is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and was matched to Vote.org on what it actually does — its own description of its product — rather than on a broad category label. Batch, team size and operating status come from the YC directory and are shown as-is. We do not rank by payment.
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