Dust vs Glean Comparison

Glean finds answers.
Dust builds teammates.

"AI Search is so 2018, let's actually get deliverables from AI"

Why fast-growing teams like Clay, Vanta, and WhatNot choose Dust:

  • Build AI agents that actually do work, not just answer questions
  • Agent-first, not search-first: AI that does work, not just finds
  • No code required, build powerful AI teammates in minutes, not months
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What teams are saying

"Dust is the most impactful software we've adopted since building Clay. It delivers immediate value while continuously getting smarter and more valuable over time."

Everett Berry

Head of GTM Engineering at Clay

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"We asked ourselves for years: what if your team had 20% more time? Dust has made it possible, empowering our employees to work smarter, innovate, and push boundaries."

Matthieu Birach

Chief People Officer at Doctolib

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"It became evident that Dust could serve as a knowledgeable buddy for all staff, enhancing productivity whether you're newly onboarded or a veteran team member."

Boris Lipiainen

Chief Product and Technology Officer at Kyriba

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How Dust Compares to Glean

DUST
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Agent-first architecture
No-code agent builder
Multi-agent orchestration
20+ AI models
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Transparent pricing
50+ integrations
Out-of-the-box vertical agents
Interactive dashboards (Frames)
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What makes Dust different

Dust is the first platform for building custom AI agents that understand your business, use your tools, and work safely alongside your team

Custom AI Agents

Build specialized agents that understand your business processes and can take action, not just answer questions.

Autonomous Triggers

Agents that work while you sleep. Schedule agents to run automatically or trigger them from external events—no rigid workflows required.

Living Knowledge Base

Your company knowledge stays current and accessible, connected to all your data sources in real-time.

Team-First Design

Agents designed to collaborate with your team, not replace them. Full transparency and human oversight.

Results that speak for themselves

Teams see measurable impact within the first week

73%
faster response times
Vanta
5x
more tickets resolved
Pennylane
40%
time saved per week
Qonto
10x
agent adoption rate
Clay

Frequently asked questions

While Glean focuses primarily on enterprise search and finding information, Dust is built around AI agents that can actually execute tasks. With Dust, you're not just getting answers—you're getting AI teammates that can:

  • Take multi-step actions across your tools
  • Automate complex workflows without code
  • Collaborate with multiple specialized agents
  • Learn and improve from your team's feedback

Yes. Dust includes powerful search capabilities across all your connected data sources, but goes further by letting you build agents that can act on that information. You get the best of both worlds: instant answers when you need them, plus AI agents that can handle tasks end-to-end.

Traditional chatbots can only answer questions. Dust agents are fundamentally different:

  • Multi-step execution: They can break down complex tasks and execute them across multiple tools
  • Tool integration: Direct connections to your existing systems (Slack, Notion, Salesforce, etc.)
  • Knowledge base access: Real-time access to your company's documentation and data
  • Orchestration: Multiple agents can collaborate on complex workflows

Most teams are up and running within minutes. Our no-code builder means you can create your first custom agent without any technical expertise. Connect your data sources, configure your agent's instructions, and you're ready to go. For enterprise deployments, we offer dedicated onboarding support.

Absolutely. Dust is built for enterprise security requirements:

  • SOC 2 Type II certified with annual audits
  • SSO and SCIM support for identity management
  • Data residency options including EU hosting
  • Your data is never used to train AI models
  • Fine-grained permissions with Spaces and role-based access

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