Cherry alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Cherry in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Cherry 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 Cherry. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Cherry's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Cherry?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoboHR | — | Summer 2009 | — | Inactive |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Cadence | Delightful team-building events for remote companies | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| Sorce | Tinder for jobs | Fall 2025 | 6 | Active |
| Goodly | Student loan repayment as an employee benefit. | Summer 2018 | 5 | Inactive |
| Deed | Making it easy for employees to donate and volunteer with good causes. | Summer 2021 | 40 | Acquired |
| Bolto | AI Powered All-In-One Payroll, HR + Recruiting | Summer 2023 | 20 | Active |
| Complete | The complete way to do compensation | Winter 2022 | 5 | Active |
| Mesh | Performance management platform that fits the way you work | Summer 2020 | 50 | Active |
| Happl | Your personalised benefits and engagement platform for global teams | Winter 2022 | 11 | Active |
| Unsaddl | education benefits and leave of absence management | Winter 2022 | 10 | Acquired |
Is Cherry still active?
Cherry 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 Cherry. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Cherry's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.