Char alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Char in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Char 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 Char. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Char's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Char?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapboard | — | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Thinkature | — | Summer 2006 | — | Inactive |
| Acunote | — | Winter 2011 | — | Active |
| ZumoDrive | Media in the cloud | Summer 2007 | 15 | Acquired |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Post.fm | New email inbox. | Summer 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Retool | Build internal tools fast. | Winter 2017 | 300 | Active |
| ZeroMailer | Easy mailing lists | Summer 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| Vimcal | The world's fastest calendar, beautifully designed for remote teams. | Summer 2018 | 9 | Active |
| Emailio | Email built for wellness | Winter 2014 | 5 | Active |
| Fibo | SaaS calendar and messaging for SMBs | Winter 2017 | 15 | Inactive |
Is Char still active?
Char 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 Char. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Char's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.