Apollo alternatives: 12 options compared

TL;DR: If you are replacing Apollo, the closest options are Satchel, Tally, Flux. 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 Apollo (YC Winter 2022).

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What are the best alternatives to Apollo?

The three closest alternatives to Apollo are:

  1. Satchel — works in the same Fintech category (YC Summer 2018).
  2. Tally — works in the same Fintech category (YC Winter 2025).
  3. Flux — Cross border Payments infrastructure for internet businesses and… (YC Winter 2021).

Apollo alternatives compared

AlternativeWhat it doesStageTeamStatus
Satchel—YC Summer 20188Inactive
Tally—YC Winter 20252Active
FluxCross border Payments infrastructure for internet businesses and…YC Winter 20218Active
CypherCrypto Neo-Bank (WhatsApp moment for bank accounts)YC Winter 202212Active
PokoSeamless Fiat Payments for Web3YC Winter 202210Active
StrigaCompliant Crypto and Banking InfrastructureYC Winter 202114Acquired
PrimeVaultInfrastructure powering stablecoin and digital financeYC Summer 202211Active
ArcherGlobal payouts for the workforce powering AIYC Spring 20264Active
PayfuraGlobal payment gateway to buy/sell cryptoYC Summer 20222Inactive
MagnaCarta for Web3: token vesting and DeFi investment management.YC Winter 202218Acquired
CashmereCrypto wallet for web3 startupsYC Winter 20223Inactive
Dharma LabsThe easiest way to buy 74k+ crypto tokens with USDYC Summer 201714Acquired

Which Apollo alternative should I choose?

It depends on your size. Satchel is the closest match on what Apollo 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.

Is Apollo still active?

Apollo 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 was matched to Apollo 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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