Context.dev alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Context.dev in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Context.dev 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 Context.dev. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Context.dev's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Context.dev?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| primitive | communication for agents | Spring 2026 | 4 | Active |
| Terse | Durable state for AI agents | Fall 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Magma | Monetize your agent's traces. | Summer 2026 | 1 | Active |
| Bryel | Devin for AI Research Engineering | Fall 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Firebase | Build and grow iOS, Android, and Web apps. | Summer 2011 | 500 | Acquired |
| Memory Store | Company Brain. | Spring 2026 | 4 | Active |
| Ardent | Database sandboxes for Agents | Spring 2026 | 3 | Active |
| Mireye | Search Engine for the Physical World | Summer 2026 | 2 | Active |
| PhoneSys | The Phone System for Sales Teams. | Summer 2011 | 4 | Inactive |
| Compresr | LLM context compression for better accuracy | Winter 2026 | 3 | Active |
Is Context.dev still active?
Context.dev 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 Context.dev. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Context.dev's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.