Bonfire alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Bonfire in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Bonfire 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 Bonfire. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Bonfire's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Bonfire?
| 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 |
| Simetrik | No code enterprise SaaS for financial control automation. | Winter 2018 | 350 | Active |
| ClaimKit | AI-native tax firm | Fall 2026 | 4 | Active |
| BHRD | BHRD ("Be Heard") helps public companies communicate with investors. | Summer 2018 | 3 | Inactive |
| Finmark | Financial planning software for startups | Summer 2020 | 14 | Acquired |
| Contalink | We help Accountants automate work and serve their customers online | Summer 2021 | 75 | Active |
| Maroo | CRM for creatives (acquired by Helium Ventures) | Summer 2021 | 5 | Acquired |
| Sintropix | Autonomous accounting platform for global companies | Fall 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Confido | AI-enabled financial automation and intelligence for CPG Brands | Summer 2021 | 65 | Active |
| Cashboard | Inventing the solo CFO. | Summer 2022 | 6 | Active |
Is Bonfire still active?
Bonfire has been acquired, which often means pricing, roadmap or support changes. That is the usual reason people start looking at this list.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Bonfire. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Bonfire's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.