Pulse alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Pulse in Healthcare, ranked by how closely they match what Pulse 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 Pulse. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Pulse's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Pulse?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare Vox (fka Fair Square) | Building an AI Health Insurance Agent. | Winter 2020 | 20 | Active |
| Zen | Posture correction software | Summer 2021 | — | Active |
| Mighty Health | All-in-one health program helping seniors with their daily function | Summer 2019 | 7 | Inactive |
| CareOasis | Get Paid for Family Caregiving | Summer 2023 | 2 | Active |
| SpringWit | Brain health and awareness | Summer 2014 | — | Inactive |
| Digi-Prex | Subscription pharmacy for patients with chronic diseases | Summer 2019 | 32 | Active |
| Clinikally | India's Telemedicine Platform & Online Pharmacy for Dermatology Care | Summer 2022 | 125 | Active |
| DocVita | Telehealth provider for India. | Winter 2020 | 14 | Active |
| Prana | An AI primary care doctor in your pocket | Winter 2026 | 4 | Active |
| Clear Genetics | Clear Genetics is scaling delivery of Genomic services | Winter 2017 | 8 | Acquired |
| Healthlane | Africa's Preventative Health System | Winter 2020 | 15 | Active |
| Bristle | At-home oral health testing, coaching & care | Winter 2021 | 6 | Active |
Is Pulse still active?
Pulse 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 Pulse. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Pulse's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.