Both are enterprise AI agent platforms. Both support MCP. Both have governance. The differences are in depth, compliance, and cross-org capabilities.
| Capability | MeetLoyd | Dust.tt |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per-platform ($399-1,499/mo) | Per-seat |
| Governance permissions | ✓ 106 granular (RBAC + TBAC) | ~ Space-level access controls |
| Compliance packs | ✓ 9 packs (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX...) | ~ SOC 2 Type II, GDPR |
| Compliance Cockpit | ✓ 13-page dedicated UI | ✕ No dedicated compliance UI |
| Mathematical verification | ✓ Multi-LLM cross-checking | ✕ Not available |
| Agent identity | ✓ SPIFFE + Verifiable Credentials | ✕ No cryptographic identity |
| Cross-org federation | ✓ SLIM protocol + trust bundles | ✕ Single-org only |
| Protocols | ✓ MCP + A2A + SLIM + UCP | ~ MCP |
| Workflow engine | ✓ 21 nodes + BPMN import/export | ✕ No workflow builder |
| Project management | ✓ Kanban, MS Project import, orchestration | ✕ Not available |
| Coding agents | ✓ 5 sandbox providers, full git | ✕ No sandboxed execution |
| Agentic payments | ✓ UCP + AP2 + x402 + Stripe | ✕ Not available |
| Data residency | ✓ BYOK mandatory | ~ Data residency options |
| Vertical SDK | ✓ Build on top of MeetLoyd | ✕ Not available |
| Zero-code team creation | ✓ Loyd conversational builder | ~ Builder UI |
Dust is a strong platform with SOC 2 Type II certification, good MCP support, and a polished UX. It's a solid choice for teams that need internal AI agents with basic governance. MeetLoyd differentiates on: deeper compliance (9 packs + Compliance Cockpit), cross-org federation (SLIM), cryptographic identity (SPIFFE), mathematical verification, and enterprise tools (workflows, BPMN, MS Project, coding sandboxes, agentic payments).
SOC 2 is table stakes. FSI needs SOX audit trails. Healthcare needs HIPAA PHI controls. EU companies need DORA + EU AI Act. MeetLoyd has 9 modular governance packs — activate the ones your regulator requires, with a dedicated Compliance Cockpit for ongoing monitoring.
Dust is single-org. Your agents talk to your agents. MeetLoyd's SLIM federation lets your agents collaborate with agents from other organizations — with cryptographic trust, governance boundaries, and audit trails. This is essential for consulting firms, supply chains, and multi-entity enterprises.
Dust focuses on conversational agents. MeetLoyd adds: a 21-node workflow engine with BPMN import/export, enterprise project management with MS Project import, 5 coding sandbox providers, and agentic payments (UCP/AP2/x402). It's a complete enterprise platform, not just an agent builder.