Balance alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Balance in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Balance 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 Balance. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Balance's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Balance?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scanate/Fellow | API for Invoice Financing | Summer 2016 | 2 | Inactive |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Sigma | Lakehouse-as-a-Service (LaaS) for pre and post-acquisition | Fall 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Last Accounting Company | AI-native accounting firm. | Summer 2026 | 4 | Active |
| BHRD | BHRD ("Be Heard") helps public companies communicate with investors. | Summer 2018 | 3 | Inactive |
| Sintropix | Autonomous accounting platform for global companies | Fall 2026 | 2 | Active |
| inDinero | Financial dashboard for businesses. | Summer 2010 | 250 | Active |
| Finlens | AI Accounting for Founders & Accountants | Winter 2020 | 6 | Active |
| Boton | Accounting software with an AI agent | Summer 2022 | 3 | Active |
| Maroo | CRM for creatives (acquired by Helium Ventures) | Summer 2021 | 5 | Acquired |
| Cashboard | Inventing the solo CFO. | Summer 2022 | 6 | Active |
Is Balance still active?
Balance 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 Balance. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Balance's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.