Upstart Alternatives

Upstart is described as 'A smarter loan. You earned it. Upstart is an online lending platform that uses data to bring together high potential borrowers and investors' and is an website. There are more than 10 alternatives to Upstart, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Upstart alternative is LendingClub. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Earnest or Karrot. Other great sites and apps similar to Upstart are FundMore.ai, CommonBond, Afterpay and Vouch.

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  1. LendingClub icon
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    We’re transforming the banking system to make credit more affordable and investing more rewarding. We operate at a lower cost than traditional bank lending programs and pass the savings on to borrowers in the form of lower rates and to investors in the form of solid returns.

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    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
    • LendingClub is the most popular iPhone alternative to Upstart.

    • LendingClub is the most popular commercial alternative to Upstart.

    • LendingClub is Paid and ProprietaryUpstart is Free and Proprietary
  2. Earnest icon
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    Earnest is a technology enabled lender that rewards financially responsible people with better rates than traditional lenders.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Earnest is the most popular Web-based alternative to Upstart.

    • Earnest is the most popular free alternative to Upstart.

    • Earnest is Free and ProprietaryUpstart is also Free and Proprietary
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    Personal Loans and Online Loans in Minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    FundMore-ai is an automated underwriting system that uses machine learning to streamline the pre-funding process for loans.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • FundMore.ai is the most popular SaaS alternative to Upstart.

    • FundMore.ai is Paid and ProprietaryUpstart is Free and Proprietary
  5. CommonBond icon
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    CommonBond is an online lending company that makes education finance better. Through CommonBond, our members gain access to a robust suite of low fixed- and variable-rate student loan products to refinance existing student loans after graduation or to finance an MBA while in...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Afterpay icon
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    Afterpay is a "buy now, pay later" app that lets users split purchases into four interest-free payments or monthly installments, offering exclusive deals and easy order management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Online
     
    • Afterpay is the most popular Android alternative to Upstart.

    • Afterpay is Free and ProprietaryUpstart is also Free and Proprietary
  7. Vouch icon
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    With Vouch loans you are more than a credit score, because you create a network of people who sponsor you. Sponsor people you trust and invite people to sponsor you. When people sponsor each other they can help each other get better loans.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Vouch is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Upstart.

    • Vouch is Free and ProprietaryUpstart is also Free and Proprietary
  8. HelpPays icon
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    HelpPays is the largest marketplace for true short-term peer-to-peer loans. With the HelpPays marketplace, anyone can lend to anyone. We enable members to borrow or lend up to $2,000 for up to 9 months. Donation protection is provided on every loan.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. On Deck icon
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    Launched in 2007, OnDeck connects Main Street businesses – such as restaurants, retailers, and other service providers – directly to capital. The proprietary OnDeck technology platform uses data aggregation and electronic payment technology to analyze the financial health of...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Affirm icon
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    Affirm offers easy financing - without a catch. There are no gimmicks like deferred interest or hidden fees, so the total you see at checkout is always what you’ll actually pay.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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