Apply Design alternatives: 12 options compared

TL;DR: If you are replacing Apply Design, the closest options are Laguna, Spaces Life, Sakneen. 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 Apply Design (YC Summer 2022).

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What are the best alternatives to Apply Design?

The three closest alternatives to Apply Design are:

  1. Laguna — works in the same Real Estate and Construction category (YC Winter 2020).
  2. Spaces Life — works in the same Real Estate and Construction category (YC Winter 2009).
  3. Sakneen — Shopify for Real Estate Developers (YC Winter 2020).

Apply Design alternatives compared

AlternativeWhat it doesStageTeamStatus
Laguna—YC Winter 20202Inactive
Spaces Life—YC Winter 2009—Inactive
SakneenShopify for Real Estate DevelopersYC Winter 20209Active
ArchiLabsAI Data Center DesignYC Fall 20242Active
TigerEyeAI for ConstructionYC Summer 202230Acquired
AtmosThe entire homebuilding process, all onlineYC Summer 202030Inactive
RileyMailChimp for SMSYC Winter 20172Inactive
ZeusTech-enabled property manager focused on corporate rentals; Acquired…YC Summer 2011200Acquired
Union ApartmentFurnished Co-living Apartments for International Students, here in…YC Winter 201912Inactive
LadderLabor Marketplace for ConstructionYC Summer 20201Acquired
Smart AltoEasiest way to set appointments with real estate leadsYC Winter 20178Inactive
GoJomOne-stop-shop for Real Estate Solutions.YC Winter 2022140Active

Which Apply Design alternative should I choose?

It depends on your size. Laguna is the closest match on what Apply Design 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 Apply Design still active?

Apply Design 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 Apply Design 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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