Grey alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Grey in Fintech, ranked by how closely they match what Grey 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 Grey. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Grey's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Grey?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andustry | — | Spring 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Y Combinator | Make something people want. | Unspecified | 100 | Active |
| Cleva | Global neobank for emerging markets | Winter 2024 | 30 | Active |
| Totalis | derivative layer for prediction markets | Spring 2026 | — | Active |
| Buxfer | Buxfer helps you make better spending decisions by making it easy to… | Winter 2007 | 1 | Active |
| Lendsnap | The Digital Mortgage Company. | Summer 2016 | — | Inactive |
| Zeal | Modern payroll for modern work | Summer 2019 | 45 | Active |
| SFOX | Crypto-currency trading platform. | Summer 2014 | 60 | Active |
| Owners Circle | Kickstarter for local businesses | Summer 2014 | 2 | Inactive |
| Coinbase | Buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies. | Summer 2012 | 6112 | Public |
| Buttercoin | Bitcoin Marketplace | Summer 2013 | 11 | Inactive |
| Debteye | Automate credit counseling. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Acquired |
Is Grey still active?
Grey 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 Grey. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Grey's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.