Searchlight alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Searchlight in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Searchlight 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 Searchlight. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Searchlight's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Searchlight?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Alchemist | — | Summer 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Bluecrew | Bluecrew is a web based staffing agency. | Summer 2015 | 100 | Acquired |
| Taro | Help high-growth tech companies hire strong engineers | Summer 2022 | 6 | Acquired |
| Forage | Online job simulations for companies to train, and then hire, students | Winter 2019 | 65 | Acquired |
| Ashby | All-in-one recruiting platform that empowers hiring excellence in… | Winter 2019 | 110 | Active |
| Emi Labs | Helping great teams hire better frontline workers, faster. | Winter 2019 | 50 | Active |
| Pyxai | An assessment tool that evaluates people to predict future success | Winter 2019 | 5 | Active |
| Instawork | A flexible work app that connects businesses with hourly workers. | Summer 2015 | 500 | Active |
| Lever | Talent Acquisition Suite that combines ATS + Talent CRM | Summer 2012 | 225 | Acquired |
| Gem | Talent engagement platform | Summer 2017 | 200 | Acquired |
| HackerRank | Change the world to value skills over pedigree | Summer 2011 | 300 | Active |
| HigherMe | Helping restaurant employers find & hire better employees faster | Winter 2015 | 45 | Acquired |
Is Searchlight still active?
Searchlight has been acquired, which often means pricing, roadmap or support changes. That is the usual reason people start looking at this list.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Searchlight. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Searchlight's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.