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DeskFerry vs ActOnce Spend Gateway

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DeskFerry compared with ActOnce Spend Gateway
DetailDeskFerry logo DeskFerryActOnce Spend Gateway logo ActOnce Spend Gateway
What it doesAI employees that do real work in Gmail, Slack and 1,500+ apps Policy-driven spending controls for AI agents
StageStartup Not given
Founded2024 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
PricingGrowth $49/month (5,000 credits), Pro $99/month (12,000 credits), Scale $299/month (40,000 credits). All plans include a 7-day free trial and unlimited AI employees. Free: $0/month (open source, self-hosted). Pro: $24/month with hosted dashboard, 3 agents, 1,000 spend checks/month. Team: $99/month with 10 agents, 10,000 checks/month, team approvals. Business: $299/month with unlimited agents and checks.
Key features
  • 1,500+ app integrations including Gmail, Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce, and Notion
  • No-code AI agent builder - describe jobs in plain English
  • Human approval gates for sends, spends, and record changes
  • Scheduled runs and event-triggered automation
  • DeskFerry Assist - personal AI assistant for quick asks
  • Multiple AI model support from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI
  • Custom skills and brand voice configuration
  • Activity logs and run history for every task
  • Slack integration for running agents and approvals
  • Pre-built AI agents in Marketplace for sales, support, and operations
  • Policy Engine with YAML configuration for amount limits, merchant allowlists, category blocks, business hours, and duplicate windows
  • Duplicate Detection using SQLite to prevent the same purchase twice within a configurable time window
  • Human-in-the-Loop approval with Telegram alerts and dashboard queue for purchases exceeding threshold
  • MCP-Native integration for OpenClaw, Hermes, and any MCP-compatible agent
  • Zero Credential Exposure with no access to cards, tokens, or Stripe credentials
  • Local-first architecture with all policy files, logs, and databases stored on your machine
  • Dry-run and simulation mode for testing policies before deployment
What makes it different
  • Unlimited AI agents on every plan - no per-agent pricing
  • Works inside apps you already use - no migration needed
  • 7-day free trial on all plans with no credit card lock-in
  • Ready-made specialists for common workflows in Marketplace
  • Policy-driven rules that the agent cannot override, unlike prompt-based guardrails
  • Zero credential exposure means the gateway never sees payment cards or API keys
  • Duplicate detection with SQLite prevents duplicate purchases within a configurable time window
  • Native MCP integration works out of the box with OpenClaw, Hermes, Claude Code, and Cursor
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 no change since last check21 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)96
Citation Flow (Majestic)4219
Referring domains (Majestic)13612

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