Bear alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Bear in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Bear 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 Bear. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Bear's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Bear?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClaimKit | AI-native tax firm | Fall 2026 | 4 | Active |
| Scanate/Fellow | API for Invoice Financing | Summer 2016 | 2 | Inactive |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Contalink | We help Accountants automate work and serve their customers online | Summer 2021 | 75 | Active |
| Minerva | AI native financial institution | Spring 2025 | 5 | Active |
| Konta.com | Turbotax for México and LATAM | Summer 2021 | 35 | Active |
| BHRD | BHRD ("Be Heard") helps public companies communicate with investors. | Summer 2018 | 3 | Inactive |
| Balance | Full-Stack AI Accounting | Winter 2026 | 20 | Active |
| Maroo | CRM for creatives (acquired by Helium Ventures) | Summer 2021 | 5 | Acquired |
| Cashboard | Inventing the solo CFO. | Summer 2022 | 6 | Active |
| Double | We make software for bookkeepers. | Summer 2021 | 80 | Active |
Is Bear still active?
Bear 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 Bear. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Bear's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.