TL;DR: If you are replacing Nirva, the closest options are Biocogniv, Docbot, Zen. The table below compares 12 alternatives on what they do, stage, size and status.
Every alternative below is compared on what it actually does, not just its category — so you can see which one genuinely replaces Nirva (YC Winter 2021).
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The three closest alternatives to Nirva are:
| Alternative | What it does | Stage | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biocogniv | — | YC Summer 2020 | 6 | Acquired |
| Docbot | — | YC Winter 2019 | — | Acquired |
| Zen | Posture correction software | YC Summer 2021 | — | Active |
| Furmacy | Digital e-prescribing software for veterinarians. | YC Winter 2021 | 5 | Acquired |
| Mighty Health | All-in-one health program helping seniors with their daily function | YC Summer 2019 | 7 | Inactive |
| Mind Emulation Foundation | — | YC Winter 2018 | 1 | Active |
| Digi-Prex | Subscription pharmacy for patients with chronic diseases | YC Summer 2019 | 32 | Active |
| Medicare Vox (fka Fair Square) | Building an AI Health Insurance Agent. | YC Winter 2020 | 20 | Active |
| Stitch Health | Care Coordination Platform for Healthcare | YC Summer 2015 | 2 | Inactive |
| Bristle | At-home oral health testing, coaching & care | YC Winter 2021 | 6 | Active |
| Candid Health | The autonomous revenue cycle management platform. | YC Winter 2020 | 200 | Active |
| Healthlane | Africa's Preventative Health System | YC Winter 2020 | 15 | Active |
It depends on your size. Biocogniv is the closest match on what Nirva actually does. If you need something more established, sort the table by team size — larger teams generally mean more support and a longer track record. If budget is the constraint, the earlier-batch companies are usually the ones still competing on price.
Nirva is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and was matched to Nirva on what it actually does — its own description of its product — rather than on a broad category label. Batch, team size and operating status come from the YC directory and are shown as-is. We do not rank by payment.
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