Locent alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Locent in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Locent 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 Locent. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Locent's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Locent?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PetaSales | — | Winter 2009 | 2 | Inactive |
| AdThrow | — | Summer 2009 | — | Inactive |
| Outbound | Create automated messages -- email, iOS/Android push, SMS and web… | Winter 2015 | 2 | Acquired |
| ClearBrain | Causal Analytics for Growth Teams | Winter 2018 | 10 | Acquired |
| Hilos | Close and activate your customers on WhatsApp | Summer 2021 | 5 | Acquired |
| OneSignal | Engage customers through personalized omni-channel messaging | Summer 2011 | 150 | Active |
| treble.ai | We help companies scale marketing campaigns through WhatsApp | Summer 2019 | 38 | Active |
| Laylo | The CRM powering iconic musicians and events | Summer 2020 | 24 | Active |
| Dyspatch | AI Email Production - Emails on brand, guaranteed to work, fast. | Winter 2014 | 20 | Active |
| RankScience | Automated SEO for Startups | Winter 2017 | 16 | Active |
| Latted | Automated Content Engine | Winter 2024 | 2 | Active |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
Is Locent still active?
Locent 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 Locent. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Locent's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.