Cadence alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Cadence in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Cadence 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 Cadence. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Cadence's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Cadence?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoboHR | — | Summer 2009 | — | Inactive |
| lapzo | Lattice for Latam with personalized learning and development | Summer 2021 | 135 | Active |
| Mesh | Performance management platform that fits the way you work | Summer 2020 | 50 | Active |
| Café | Your Workplace Engagement Hub | Summer 2021 | 10 | Active |
| Mixr | Team building through online game tournaments. | Summer 2021 | 4 | Inactive |
| Benepass | Pre-tax and lifestyle benefits, managed in one place. | Winter 2020 | 130 | Active |
| Workpay | Payroll, compliance, benefits, and Employer of Record services for… | Winter 2020 | 130 | Active |
| Zenefits | HR for small businesses: onboarding, payroll and benefits. | Winter 2013 | 500 | Acquired |
| Gusto | Provides growing businesses with everything to take care of their team | Winter 2012 | 2400 | Active |
| Checkr | People infrastructure for the future of work | Summer 2014 | 800 | Active |
| Human Interest | The 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses. | Summer 2015 | 765 | Active |
| Go1 | A learning platform that enables you to train your staff or customers. | Summer 2015 | 650 | Active |
Is Cadence still active?
Cadence is no longer listed as active, so anyone still relying on it should plan a migration to one of the alternatives above.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Cadence. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Cadence's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.