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DeskFerry vs Backplanes

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DeskFerry compared with Backplanes
DetailDeskFerry logo DeskFerryBackplanes logo Backplanes
What it doesAI employees that do real work in Gmail, Slack and 1,500+ apps Intent-based visibility and control for AI agents
StageStartup Not given
Founded2024 Not given
Based inNot given US
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. Know is free with no seats or trial clock. Enforce and Prove is a subscription priced on the agent work you put under control, not per seat. Contact for subscription pricing details.
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
  • Monitor, warn or block agent actions
  • Policy drafting from observed agent activity
  • Audit trail for every decision
  • One-command installation
  • Local policy enforcement without external calls
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
  • Drafts policies from actual agent behavior before anything is enforced
  • Deterministic, intent-based decisions instead of authorization checks
  • No OAuth into AI providers or agent changes required
  • PII and credentials scrubbed before leaving the machine
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 no change since last check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)95
Citation Flow (Majestic)4230
Referring domains (Majestic)13688

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