Dust is a well-regarded, model-agnostic agent workspace with EU hosting — close to osFoundry in spirit, but narrower in scope. Here’s an honest comparison for 2026. (dgm implements osFoundry as an independent partner; we’ll be fair to both.)
At a glance
| Dust | osFoundry | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Enterprise AI-agent workspace | Orchestration & consolidation platform |
| Models | Model-agnostic | Model-agnostic, bring-your-own-key |
| Hosting | EU or US (managed) | Self-host or US/EU/JP |
| Pricing | Per-seat (~€29/user/mo) | Usage-priced, no per-seat fees |
| Scope | Agent workspace | Chat + agents + apps + knowledge |
As of 2026 — confirm with each vendor.
What each is
Dust is an enterprise “multiplayer” AI-agent workspace — model-agnostic (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Mistral), EU or US hosting, zero retention, no training. A polished, well-funded product.
osFoundry is a broader orchestration and consolidation platform (chat, agents, apps, knowledge) that’s also model-agnostic and self-hostable in your own cloud.
The key difference: agent workspace vs full platform
Both are model-agnostic with EU data options — genuinely similar in spirit. The difference is scope: Dust centres on the agent workspace; osFoundry consolidates more of the stack (apps, knowledge, code) and adds self-hosting in your own cloud. If you want a focused agent workspace, Dust; if you want broader consolidation and self-hosting, osFoundry.
Data residency
Dust offers EU or US hosting (fixed per workspace), zero retention, no training. osFoundry offers an EU region (US/EU/JP, no UK region) and full self-hosting in your own UK/EU cloud — the more direct route for strict UK residency. (See data residency.)
Pricing
Dust is per-seat (~€29/user/mo); osFoundry is usage-priced, no per-seat fees. For predictable per-user teams, Dust is straightforward; for variable/collaborative use, usage pricing is often more predictable.
Who each is best for
- Dust — teams wanting a polished, model-agnostic agent workspace with EU hosting.
- osFoundry — businesses wanting broader consolidation, usage pricing and self-hosting.
They can be complementary.
Which should a UK business choose?
Want a focused agent workspace with EU hosting? Dust. Want broader consolidation and self-hosting? osFoundry — and dgm can help you evaluate and implement.
dgm is an independent integration partner with zero integrations so far. To compare these, book a consultation with dgm. General information; verify current vendor pricing.