The Muse alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to The Muse in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what The Muse 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 The Muse. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with The Muse's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to The Muse?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Alchemist | — | Summer 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Key Values | Helping software developers find teams that share their values. | Winter 2018 | 1 | Active |
| Landed | Generative AI for frontline worker hiring | Winter 2019 | 50 | Active |
| Flo | The talent platform for legal | Summer 2019 | 50 | Active |
| Prism | AI-native recruiting agency | Spring 2026 | 3 | Active |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Ovlo | Founder led hiring for London startups | Winter 2025 | 2 | Active |
| VoiceGem | Voice messaging platform - Acquired by Palantir in 2013 | Summer 2012 | 2 | Acquired |
| HireSweet | A talent acquisition software built for data-driven recruiting teams. | Winter 2020 | 27 | Active |
| Hackermeter | Replacing resume screening with code challenges. | Summer 2013 | 11 | Acquired |
| Searchlight | Talent AI improving quality of hire | Winter 2019 | 20 | Acquired |
Is The Muse still active?
The Muse is no longer listed as active, so anyone still relying on it should plan a migration to one of the alternatives above.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with The Muse. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with The Muse's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.