Pigeon alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Pigeon in Fintech, ranked by how closely they match what Pigeon 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 Pigeon. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Pigeon's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Pigeon?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andustry | — | Spring 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Y Combinator | Make something people want. | Unspecified | 100 | Active |
| Wealor | AI-native platform for wealth managers | Spring 2026 | — | Active |
| Wave | Mobile money app for Africa | Winter 2012 | 1600 | Active |
| Sava | Building the future of trusts | Fall 2025 | 7 | Active |
| Ekpa | Building Autonomous Research Agents for Trading | Summer 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Zeal | Modern payroll for modern work | Summer 2019 | 45 | Active |
| Gravy | Agents that move money, trade stocks, and file taxes. | Spring 2026 | 2 | Active |
| AlphaFlow | AlphaFlow is a technology-driven investment manager. | Winter 2016 | 26 | Inactive |
| TrustEgg | Trust funds. | Winter 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| Debteye | Automate credit counseling. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Acquired |
| Tipjoy | social micropayments | Winter 2008 | 2 | Inactive |
Is Pigeon still active?
Pigeon 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 Pigeon. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Pigeon's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.