Build, run and manage secure multi-agent systems in your cloud
AgentsFree plan availableAI
- Unified Orchestration
- Memory and Knowledge
- Privacy-Respecting Deployment
Best Dust Alternatives in 2026
14 similar tools you can use instead of Dust, with pricing and key features.
Dust
Multiplayer AI for human-agent collaboration
Dust is multiplayer AI for human-agent collaboration. It connects your company knowledge, tools, and teams to create, share, and run agents across real workflows, with people in control.
- Contextual integration
- 70+ connectors
- Multiple models for tasks
- Governance and security
Dust alternatives
AI Agents for your Business
AgentsAI
- Workflow Automation
- Document Processing
- Integrations & Connectivity
Build a crew of AI Agents today, save countless hours forever
AgentsFree plan availableAI
- Agent Composer
- Orchestration & Collaboration
- Trust & Governance
Agent-Native Software Development
AgentsFrom $20 / moAI
- Droids in the IDE
- Droids in the browser
- Droids at scale
The AI agent that grows with you
AgentsFree plan availableAIOpen SourceSelf-hosted
- Persistent Memory
- Automated Skill Creation
- Multi-Platform Gateway
A powerful tool to build and deploy AI agents and MCP servers
AgentsAI
- Visual State Flows
- Reusable Components & Templates
- Agent Orchestration & Collaboration
The Best Agent Harness
AgentsAI
- Autonomous Orchestration (Sisyphus)
- Strategic Planning (Prometheus)
- Master Executor (Atlas)
Spawn coding agents that run infinitely in the cloud
AgentsAIOpen SourceSelf-hosted
- Sandboxed sessions
- Autonomous task orchestration
- Durable workflows
The AI that really does things
AgentsAIOpen SourceSelf-hosted
- One-line installer
- Companion apps integration
- Source-driven workflow
There are many agent harnesses but this one is yours
AgentsAIOpen Source
- Tree-structured, shareable sessions
- Extensions, skills, and prompts
- Multi-provider model management
Open source AI coding agent for large tasks
AgentsAIOpen Source
- Configurable Autonomy
- Keep Changes Isolated
- Combine The Best Models
The AI Agent Economy
AgentsFree plan availableAI
- Multi-agent Orchestration Protocol
- Tars 2.0 AI Agent
- On-chain incentives and governance
Powerful Agents. Simple Config.
AgentsFrom $100 / monthAI
Delegate coding tasks to AI background agents
Agents
- AI Coding Agents
- Isolated Development Environments
- Pull Request Automation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dust?
Dust is an Agents tool: Multiplayer AI for human-agent collaboration. It has a free plan. Key features include Contextual integration, 70+ connectors, Multiple models for tasks and Governance and security.
Are there free alternatives to Dust?
Yes. Agno, CrewAI, Hermes Agent and Questflow have a free plan. Dust also has a free plan.
Is there an open-source alternative to Dust?
Yes. Hermes Agent, Open Agents, Openclaw, Pi and Plandex are open source.
Which Dust alternatives are paid-only?
Factory: From $20 / mo. Subconscious: From $100 / month.
Which Dust alternative can I self-host?
Hermes Agent, Open Agents and Openclaw can all be self-hosted.