Zip alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Zip in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Zip 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 Zip. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Zip's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Zip?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arzana | Adaptive AI built for manufacturers | Spring 2026 | 13 | Active |
| Ontora | AI agents that interviews every employee to hand context to AI tools. | Spring 2026 | 3 | Active |
| Plerk | Acquired by Minu.mx - Fintech solutions for employees, starting with… | Summer 2020 | 28 | Acquired |
| Cohere | Support automation that's actually intelligent | Summer 2020 | 7 | Acquired |
| Arketa | Everything for your fitness or wellness business. | Summer 2020 | 55 | Active |
| Oico | B2B marketplace for construction material in Brazil. | Summer 2020 | 35 | Inactive |
| Seal | All-in-one workspace for companies making regulated products | Summer 2020 | 22 | Active |
| Farel | Next-gen airline OS | Summer 2020 | 9 | Active |
| Dataland | AI agents for customer support. | Summer 2020 | 4 | Active |
| Unbabel | AI-powered Language Operations platform | Winter 2014 | 350 | Acquired |
| Coursedog | Higher Ed's Best Friend - integrated academic operations software. | Winter 2019 | 100 | Acquired |
| Kalibrr | Kalibrr connects SEAsian talent to your local & global jobs. | Winter 2013 | 51 | Acquired |
Is Zip still active?
Zip 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 Zip. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Zip's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.