Who competes with Buxfer?

Buxfer competes in the Fintech category against Tally, Compound, Penny, marketfeed, yearend and other Y Combinator-backed companies.

Buxfer alternatives: 12 options compared

Q: What are the best alternatives to Buxfer?

The closest alternatives to Buxfer are Tally, Compound, Penny. This page compares 12 alternatives on what each one does, funding stage, team size and operating status.

Q: Which Buxfer alternative should I choose?

Tally is the closest match to what Buxfer does. Larger teams in the comparison table generally offer more support and a longer track record, while earlier-stage companies tend to compete on price.

Q: Is Buxfer still active?

Buxfer is currently listed as Active in the Y Combinator directory.

TL;DR: If you are replacing Buxfer, the closest options are Tally, Compound, Penny. 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 Buxfer (YC Winter 2007).

Last verified: 2026-04-21

What are the best alternatives to Buxfer?

The three closest alternatives to Buxfer are:

Tally — works in the same Fintech category (YC Winter 2025).
Compound — Compound is a wealth manager for people who work at tech companies. (YC Summer 2019).
Penny — Penny makes keeping track of your finances as easy as having a… (YC Winter 2017).

Buxfer alternatives compared

Alternative	What it does	Stage	Team	Status
Tally	—	YC Winter 2025	2	Active
Compound	Compound is a wealth manager for people who work at tech companies.	YC Summer 2019	51	Acquired
Penny	Penny makes keeping track of your finances as easy as having a…	YC Winter 2017	2	Acquired
marketfeed	Helping Indians make better financial decisions.	YC Summer 2021	18	Active
yearend	Optimize your equity and taxes in real-time.	YC Winter 2020	7	Active
Brex	Business accounts, corporate cards, and spend management software.	YC Winter 2017	1000	Acquired
Truebill	Live your best financial life	YC Winter 2016	225	Acquired
FutureAdvisor	The online financial management service for everyone.	YC Summer 2010	51	Acquired
Tilt	Mobile crowdfunding: The easiest way to collect, fundraise, and sell…	YC Winter 2012	51	Acquired
Catch	Benefits for independent workers.	YC Winter 2019	18	Acquired
SmartAsset	Marketplace connecting consumers to financial advisors	YC Summer 2012	210	Active
Catamaran	The AI-powered risk decision platform	YC Summer 2023	5	Acquired

Which Buxfer alternative should I choose?

It depends on your size. Tally is the closest match on what Buxfer 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 Buxfer still active?

Buxfer 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 Buxfer 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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