Pluto alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Pluto in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Pluto 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 Pluto. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Pluto's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Pluto?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Alchemist | — | Summer 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Key Values | Helping software developers find teams that share their values. | Winter 2018 | 1 | Active |
| VoiceGem | Voice messaging platform - Acquired by Palantir in 2013 | Summer 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| Prism | AI-native recruiting agency | Spring 2026 | 3 | Active |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Searchlight | Talent AI improving quality of hire | Winter 2019 | 20 | Acquired |
| HireSweet | A talent acquisition software built for data-driven recruiting teams. | Winter 2020 | 27 | Active |
| Hackermeter | Replacing resume screening with code challenges. | Summer 2013 | 11 | Acquired |
| Landed | Generative AI for frontline worker hiring | Winter 2019 | 50 | Active |
| Flo | The talent platform for legal | Summer 2019 | 50 | Active |
| Vahan | AI recruiter for India's massive blue-collar workforce | Summer 2019 | 85 | Active |
Is Pluto still active?
Pluto 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 Pluto. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Pluto's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.