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Blink

Active · Build fully functional apps with AI.

WebsiteYC profile

Why it ranks

How the rank works
6signal of 100 · rising 2
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4
  • hiringHiring · Titles (titles.fru.dev), YC+2

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Competitors

Developer toolsFly.ioShared: stack apps, full stack, launchYC W20ChicagoStartup →AIco.devShared: stack apps, full stack, letsYC W23Startup →AIAcquiredMochaShared: web apps, no-code, launchYC S23San FranciscoStartup →Developer toolsAcquiredReflectShared: web apps, no-code, websiteYC S20VillanovaStartup →Developer toolsRetoolShared: internal toolYC W17San FranciscoStartup →
Companies closest to Blink
Company
Fly.ioShared: stack apps, full stack, launchYC W20ActiveDevtools
co.devShared: stack apps, full stack, letsYC W23ActiveAI, Devtools
MochaShared: web apps, no-code, launchYC S23AcquiredAI, Devtools
ReflectShared: web apps, no-code, websiteYC S20AcquiredDevtools
RetoolShared: internal toolYC W17ActiveDevtools

Adjacent

AIFloraceneShared: internal tool, describe, neededYC S26New York CityStartup →AIVybeShared: create full, web apps, launchYC X25San FranciscoStartup →AIInactiveDropbaseShared: internal tool, backend, builderYC W20San FranciscoStartup →AIInactiveOliveShared: internal toolYC W25San FranciscoStartup →Developer toolsWindmillShared: stack apps, internal tool, full stackYC S22ParisStartup →
Companies next to Blink
Company
FloraceneShared: internal tool, describe, neededYC S26ActiveAI
VybeShared: create full, web apps, launchYC X25ActiveAI, Devtools
DropbaseShared: internal tool, backend, builderYC W20InactiveAI, Devtools
OliveShared: internal toolYC W25InactiveAI
WindmillShared: stack apps, internal tool, full stackYC S22ActiveDevtools

Also from W22 in AI

All of W22
AIWorkflow86Agentic workflows for complex, long running business operationsYC W22San FranciscoStartup →AIAgaveApplied AI for ConstructionYC W22San FranciscoStartup →AIAgencyAgency replaces traditional security and compliance headcount with AI.YC W22New York CityStartup →AIAirworkOn-demand labour that's actually goodYC W22TorontoStartup →AIAndiAI Search for the Next GenerationYC W22San FranciscoStartup →AIAnkr HealthVirtualizing brick-mortar infrastructures of clinics w/ generative AIYC W22HoustonStartup →
Company
Workflow86Agentic workflows for complex, long running business operationsteam of 6ActiveAI, Devtools
AgaveApplied AI for Constructionteam of 50hiringActiveAI
AgencyAgency replaces traditional security and compliance headcount with AI.team of 50hiringActiveAI
AirworkOn-demand labour that's actually goodteam of 4ActiveAI
AndiAI Search for the Next Generationteam of 2ActiveAI, Data, Devtools
Ankr HealthVirtualizing brick-mortar infrastructures of clinics w/ generative AIteam of 30hiringActiveAI

About Blink

Blink is the fastest way to build and launch web apps, no coding required. Our AI-powered platform lets anyone create full-stack apps in minutes: just describe what you want, and Blink handles design, database, backend, hosting, and authentication instantly. Apps are fully editable, remixable, and deploy with one click to a live site, including custom domains and monetization. Builders, startups, and creators use Blink to launch MVPs, internal tools, SaaS products, and websites up to 20× faster, no developers needed. Each app is shareable and remixable, powering viral growth. Blink is “Shopify for web apps,” making software creation as easy and fun as making a TikTok.

YC batch
W22 · Winter 2022
Status, per YC
Active
Category
AI, Developer tools
Team size
1
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Checked
13h ago

YC tags: SaaS, B2B, Chatbot, No-code, AI

Blink in W22: 398 companies, 45% AI

Blink: questions

Which YC batch was Blink in?

Blink was in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch (W22).

Is Blink still active?

Y Combinator lists Blink as active.

Where is Blink based?

Blink lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.