Zepto alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Zepto in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Zepto 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 Zepto. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Zepto's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Zepto?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racer | 15-minute food delivery | Summer 2020 | 7 | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| NaturAll Club | Frozen beauty products. | Winter 2019 | 17 | Active |
| Byte | On-demand food delivery from dark kitchens in Pakistan. | Summer 2020 | 30 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Fancy | Essentials delivered in 30 minutes. | Summer 2020 | 50 | Acquired |
| Lezzoo | Lezzoo is an on-demand delivery Superapp for Iraq. | Winter 2019 | 190 | Active |
| Bentocart | Last-mile delivery for perishables. | Winter 2019 | 3 | Active |
| Hideout | A portfolio of delivery-only restaurant brands | Winter 2020 | 1 | Inactive |
| Craft Coffee | Better coffee for less money | Summer 2014 | — | Acquired |
| Krave Mart | Grocery Delivery in Pakistan | Summer 2022 | 80 | Active |
| Farmstead | An AI-powered digital grocer that delivers in under 60 mins. | Summer 2016 | 10 | Inactive |
Is Zepto still active?
Zepto 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 Zepto. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Zepto's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.