SPATE alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to SPATE in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what SPATE 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 SPATE. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with SPATE's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to SPATE?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| The Third Place | Subscriptions for neighborhood businesses | Winter 2021 | 2 | Active |
| Haywheel | Haywheel is an artisan food marketplace for restaurants and specialty… | Summer 2016 | 2 | Inactive |
| Cuboh | We help restaurants manage their online orders. | Summer 2019 | 50 | Acquired |
| BookSolid | BookSolid is the opentable for tour operators. | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Presto | Digital meets physical for big chain restaurants | Summer 2010 | 200 | Public |
| TalkBin | Consumer to business messaging. | Winter 2011 | — | Acquired |
| Inokyo | We bring physical stores to the digital age with cashierless checkout. | Summer 2018 | 10 | Inactive |
| Mipos.dev | Api that let you connect all the restaurant tech services in Latam | Summer 2019 | — | Inactive |
| Shelf Engine | Transforms how grocery stores buy highly perishable foods. | Summer 2018 | 40 | Acquired |
| Standard AI | AI-powered checkout for retail. | Summer 2017 | 150 | Active |
Is SPATE still active?
SPATE 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 SPATE. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with SPATE's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.