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Dust vs Tandem Browser
Both stand on tool agents. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIExtensionWeb
Dust combines agent creation, company connectors, collaboration, and scheduled workflows, with a free tier and paid annual-billed plans. Teams should check the stated plan limits and Enterprise control details against their needs.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+1
Tandem combines a daily-use browser with tools for connecting and managing AI agents. Its developer-preview status and best-effort Linux support are worth considering before adopting it.
Visit Tandem BrowserThe facts
| Dust | Tandem Browser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: €288 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dust.tt | tandembrowser.org |
| On tool agents | #7 of 26 | #11 of 26 |
Dust: what it does well
- More than 70 listed connectors
- Agents can use more than 20 models
- Scheduled and trigger-based multi-agent workflows
- Chrome extension accesses company knowledge in browser
- Enterprise options include data residency and single-tenant deployment
What to know first
- Business plan is limited to teams of 100 people
- Business plan lists five remote MCP servers
- Enterprise connector allowance is listed as up to three
Tandem Browser: what it does well
- Free and open source, with no subscription.
- Agents can access page structure and DevTools.
- Separate workspaces and tab locks for agents.
- Offline use with a local model is supported.
- Includes a local password vault and sidebar apps.
What to know first
- The product is in developer preview.
- Linux support is described as best-effort.
- Agent handoffs require user help for some decisions.
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