Trade alternatives: 12 options compared

TL;DR: If you are replacing Trade, the closest options are Boost Biomes, ThereCraft, Modular Science. The table below compares 12 alternatives on what they do, stage, size and status.

Every alternative below is compared on what it actually does, not just its category — so you can see which one genuinely replaces Trade (YC Winter 2017).

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What are the best alternatives to Trade?

The three closest alternatives to Trade are:

  1. Boost Biomes — works in the same Industrials category (YC Summer 2019).
  2. ThereCraft — works in the same Industrials category (YC Summer 2017).
  3. Modular Science — We're making it easier to do sustainable farming. (YC Summer 2017).

Trade alternatives compared

AlternativeWhat it doesStageTeamStatus
Boost Biomes—YC Summer 201912Inactive
ThereCraft—YC Summer 20171Active
Modular ScienceWe're making it easier to do sustainable farming.YC Summer 2017—Inactive
EnveritasWe verify global supply chains for issues like child slavery and…YC Summer 201860Active
Corvus RoboticsAutonomous drones to help warehouses scan inventory.YC Summer 201830Active
BindwellDiscovering new pesticides with AIYC Winter 202513Active
Efference—YC Fall 202512Active
Maquoketa ResearchThe intelligence layer for dronesYC Spring 20265Active
Passenger AISoftware for robotaxi operations.YC Summer 20185Inactive
6thSenseNervous System for Physical AIYC Summer 20264Active
Arcaerial videographyYC Summer 20122Inactive
GUILDAI-Native Defense ContractorYC Summer 20262Active

Which Trade alternative should I choose?

It depends on your size. Boost Biomes is the closest match on what Trade actually does. If you need something more established, sort the table by team size — larger teams generally mean more support and a longer track record. If budget is the constraint, the earlier-batch companies are usually the ones still competing on price.

Is Trade still active?

Trade 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 was matched to Trade on what it actually does — its own description of its product — rather than on a broad category label. Batch, team size and operating status come from the YC directory and are shown as-is. We do not rank by payment.

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