Lotus alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Lotus in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Lotus 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 Lotus. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Lotus's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Lotus?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scanate/Fellow | API for Invoice Financing | Summer 2016 | 2 | Inactive |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| ClaimKit | AI-native tax firm | Fall 2026 | 4 | Active |
| BHRD | BHRD ("Be Heard") helps public companies communicate with investors. | Summer 2018 | 3 | Inactive |
| Cashboard | Inventing the solo CFO. | Summer 2022 | 6 | Active |
| Contalink | We help Accountants automate work and serve their customers online | Summer 2021 | 75 | Active |
| Maroo | CRM for creatives (acquired by Helium Ventures) | Summer 2021 | 5 | Acquired |
| Simetrik | No code enterprise SaaS for financial control automation. | Winter 2018 | 350 | Active |
| Dill | Dill helps construction suppliers automate accounts receivable,… | Winter 2023 | — | Active |
| Minerva | AI native financial institution | Spring 2025 | 5 | Active |
| Paid | Autopilot for Accounts Receivable | Summer 2014 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Lotus still active?
Lotus 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 Lotus. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Lotus's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.