Mayan alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Mayan in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Mayan 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 Mayan. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Mayan's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Mayan?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Zip | The future of B2B spend | Summer 2020 | 500 | Active |
| Seal | All-in-one workspace for companies making regulated products | Summer 2020 | 22 | Active |
| Serve AI | AI for Field Service Enterprises | Summer 2024 | 6 | Active |
| Walter | AI Employee for Manufacturing Operations | Spring 2026 | — | Active |
| Upwave | Marketing analytics for the world's biggest brand marketers | Summer 2012 | 50 | Active |
| Sherpa Labs | Frontier Data | Winter 2025 | 5 | Active |
| Smartbase | AI-native ERP for manufacturers | Spring 2026 | 2 | Inactive |
| Docucharm | Automate paperwork by turning documents into structured data. | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| gaiia | all-in-one operating system (OS) for telcos | Winter 2021 | 100 | Active |
| Plyxl | The workspace that does the work | Winter 2027 | 4 | Active |
Is Mayan still active?
Mayan 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 Mayan. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Mayan's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.