Plane alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Plane in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Plane 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 Plane. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Plane's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Plane?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoboHR | — | Summer 2009 | — | Inactive |
| Onfolk | Gusto for the UK | Summer 2021 | 4 | Acquired |
| Gusto | Provides growing businesses with everything to take care of their team | Winter 2012 | 2400 | Active |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Zenefits | HR for small businesses: onboarding, payroll and benefits. | Winter 2013 | 500 | Acquired |
| Go1 | A learning platform that enables you to train your staff or customers. | Summer 2015 | 650 | Active |
| Cadence | Delightful team-building events for remote companies | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| Fond | Rewards and recognition SaaS for HR leaders | Winter 2012 | 51 | Acquired |
| Central | Payroll, benefits, state compliance & other bullsh*t for startups | Summer 2024 | 15 | Acquired |
| Workpay | Payroll, compliance, benefits, and Employer of Record services for… | Winter 2020 | 130 | Active |
| Humaans | AI-Powered HRIS for high performing teams | Winter 2021 | 48 | Active |
Is Plane still active?
Plane 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 Plane. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Plane's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.