Runa alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Runa in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Runa 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 Runa. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Runa's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Runa?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoboHR | — | Summer 2009 | — | Inactive |
| BrioHR | All-in-one HR management platform for SMEs | Winter 2021 | 35 | Active |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Cadence | Delightful team-building events for remote companies | Winter 2020 | 2 | Inactive |
| StafBook | Rippling for Southeast Asia | Winter 2022 | 11 | Active |
| Sira | AI Native Rippling for Deskless Workers | Summer 2025 | 4 | Active |
| Bolto | AI Powered All-In-One Payroll, HR + Recruiting | Summer 2023 | 20 | Active |
| Qulture.Rocks | The people, management, and culture operating system for your startup. | Winter 2018 | 70 | Acquired |
| Zenefits | HR for small businesses: onboarding, payroll and benefits. | Winter 2013 | 500 | Acquired |
| Rippling | One place to run all your HR, IT, and Finance. Globally. | Winter 2017 | 2500 | Active |
| Lattice | Modern people management platform. | Winter 2016 | 540 | Active |
Is Runa still active?
Runa 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 Runa. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Runa's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.