Metal alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Metal in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Metal 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 Metal. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Metal's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Metal?
| 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 |
| Sigma | Lakehouse-as-a-Service (LaaS) for pre and post-acquisition | Fall 2026 | 2 | Active |
| BHRD | BHRD ("Be Heard") helps public companies communicate with investors. | Summer 2018 | 3 | Inactive |
| Dill | Dill helps construction suppliers automate accounts receivable,… | Winter 2023 | — | Active |
| VectorShift | AI Operating System for Private Market Investors | Summer 2023 | 30 | Active |
| Combinely | AI coworker for Accountants | Spring 2025 | 8 | Active |
| Maroo | CRM for creatives (acquired by Helium Ventures) | Summer 2021 | 5 | Acquired |
| Cashboard | Inventing the solo CFO. | Summer 2022 | 6 | Active |
| Minerva | AI native financial institution | Spring 2025 | 5 | Active |
| Zarna | AI Associates for Middle-Market Private Equity | Fall 2025 | 4 | Active |
Is Metal still active?
Metal 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 Metal. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Metal's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.