RightNow alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to RightNow in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what RightNow 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 RightNow. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with RightNow's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to RightNow?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryel | Devin for AI Research Engineering | Fall 2026 | 2 | Active |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| primitive | communication for agents | Spring 2026 | 4 | Active |
| Optilly/Installmonetizer | Fb ad optimization platform | Winter 2012 | 11 | Inactive |
| Brushes | iPad drawing software. | Summer 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Arcten | Lab working on long-horizon autonomous research and coding agents | Fall 2025 | 2 | Active |
| Ardent | Database sandboxes for Agents | Spring 2026 | 3 | Active |
| Magma | Monetize your agent's traces. | Summer 2026 | 1 | Active |
| Activeloop | Database for AI | Summer 2018 | 15 | Active |
| Riften | Earned intelligence for every company | Summer 2026 | 5 | Active |
| Interfaze | AI model built for high accuracy deterministic tasks | Spring 2026 | 5 | Active |
Is RightNow still active?
RightNow 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 RightNow. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with RightNow's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.