RankScience alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to RankScience in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what RankScience 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 RankScience. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with RankScience's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to RankScience?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PetaSales | — | Winter 2009 | 2 | Inactive |
| AdThrow | — | Summer 2009 | — | Inactive |
| Locent | Locent is an automated messaging platform for companies | Summer 2015 | 11 | Inactive |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Optilly/Installmonetizer | Fb ad optimization platform | Winter 2012 | 11 | Inactive |
| Avalanche | Referral program SDK for startups | Winter 2019 | 1 | Inactive |
| ClearBrain | Causal Analytics for Growth Teams | Winter 2018 | 10 | Acquired |
| DemandSphere | SEO & Content Marketing Intelligence | Summer 2010 | 40 | Active |
| Webflow | Professional website design and publishing platform. | Summer 2013 | 600 | Active |
| Apollo.io | Apollo is the foundation of your entire go-to-market strategy. | Winter 2016 | 800 | Active |
| TapEngage | Touch-friendly marketing, acquired by Dropbox | Summer 2011 | 2 | Acquired |
Is RankScience still active?
RankScience 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 RankScience. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with RankScience's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.