Sandstorm

Sandstorm is built for real operational work, not demos. Its per-process-run pricing model is a genuine differentiator from token-based competitors—your bill doesn't spike when models think harder. The platform is opinionated: it's not a general-purpose agent framework, but a focused solution for supply chain, finance, and retail processes. Pick it when you need to automate complex, multi-step workflows that touch multiple systems (ERP, supplier portals, email) and require audit trails and human approvals. The 4-week go-live claim is plausible for a single process, backed by case studies. Pass if you need a no-code agent builder or desktop RPA. Also avoid if your tasks are simple one-step automations—the fixed cost per run may not justify the setup. On-premise deployment isn't available. Compared to Automation Anywhere or UiPath, Sandstorm is lighter on desktop automation but stronger on AI-native agentic workflows. Compared to LangGraph or CrewAI, it handles infrastructure, security, and integrations out of the box. One caveat: Sandstorm (Duvo) is heavily focused on retail/CPG verticals, so horizontal teams may find some features irrelevant. Also, while the pricing is predictable, the exact cent-per-run is not published without a call. Overall, if your problem involves supplier compliance, invoice reconciliation, or inventory management across existing systems, Sandstorm is worth a serious look.