Refactor alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Refactor in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Refactor 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 Refactor. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Refactor's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Refactor?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| BookSolid | BookSolid is the opentable for tour operators. | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| SolidStage | Sysadmin as a service. We make deploying, configuring, monitoring,… | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Optilly/Installmonetizer | Fb ad optimization platform | Winter 2012 | 11 | Inactive |
| Arcten | Lab working on long-horizon autonomous research and coding agents | Fall 2025 | 2 | Active |
| Brushes | iPad drawing software. | Summer 2010 | — | Inactive |
| GiveSpark | Givespark was a celebrity charity fundraising platform | Winter 2012 | 1 | Inactive |
| HelloSign | eSignature software for small and mid-market businesses. | Winter 2011 | 100 | Acquired |
| Perfect Audience | Self-service display advertising for SaaS and online retail. | Summer 2011 | 11 | Acquired |
| dili | Automating Compliance for Construction | Summer 2023 | 15 | Active |
| Clerky | Makes legal paperwork easy for startups and their attorneys. | Summer 2011 | 35 | Acquired |
Is Refactor still active?
Refactor 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 Refactor. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Refactor's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.