Zipio alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Zipio in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Zipio 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 Zipio. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Zipio's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Zipio?
| 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 |
| Ark | Ark organizes the world's social information. | Winter 2012 | 11 | Inactive |
| Pigeonly | The affordable way to search, find & communicate with an incarcerated… | Winter 2015 | 40 | Inactive |
| Shoutfit | — | Summer 2006 | 3 | Inactive |
| Whitenoise | — | Winter 2007 | 2 | Inactive |
| FamilyLeaf | Help families stay in touch | Winter 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| Socialcam | The easiest way to share videos with friends and family. | Winter 2012 | — | Acquired |
| Twitch | A global community creating the future of live entertainment. | Winter 2007 | 2000 | Acquired |
Is Zipio still active?
Zipio 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 Zipio. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Zipio's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.