Zen alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Zen in Healthcare, ranked by how closely they match what Zen 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 Zen. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Zen's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Zen?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reframe | App to help people quit or cut back on alcohol use | Summer 2021 | 35 | Active |
| Fitia | Automated Meal Planner & Nutrition Tracking | Summer 2021 | 26 | Active |
| Genomelink | DNA App Store | Summer 2021 | 15 | Active |
| Legion Health | Autonomous medical care | Summer 2021 | 11 | Active |
| Kiwi Biosciences | Patent-pending enzymes to break down common dietary triggers | Summer 2021 | 10 | Active |
| Shimmer | 1:1 ADHD coaching, 5-10X More affordable than alternatives | Summer 2021 | 9 | Active |
| Sirka | Noom for Southeast Asia | Summer 2021 | 9 | Active |
| FastFarma | Digital pharmacy for Latam, that saves you money and time. | Summer 2021 | 8 | Inactive |
| Kodda | — | Summer 2021 | 7 | Inactive |
| Rinse | We're building the One Medical for dental | Summer 2021 | 6 | Active |
| Agapé | Feel close, even when apart. One meaningful conversation at a time. | Summer 2021 | 6 | Active |
| Comet Health | Digital platform for pelvic floor physical therapy | Summer 2021 | 3 | Inactive |
Is Zen still active?
Zen 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 Zen. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Zen's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.