Dify
Open-source platform for building AI apps, agents and RAG workflows
What is Dify?
Dify is an open-source platform for building AI applications, agents and retrieval workflows with a visual editor. You can self-host the Community Edition with Docker or use Dify Cloud. The cloud Sandbox plan is free with 200 message credits and Professional costs $590 per workspace per year.
Pros
- Self-hostable
- Visual workflow and RAG tools
- Works with many model providers
Cons
- License has extra conditions beyond Apache-2.0
- Self-hosting needs maintenance
- Less suited to non-technical users
Where Dify ranks
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Dify FAQ
What is Dify?
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Dify is an open-source platform for building AI applications, agents and retrieval workflows with a visual editor. You can self-host the Community Edition with Docker or use Dify Cloud. The cloud Sandbox plan is free with 200 message credits and Professional costs $590 per workspace per year.
How much does Dify cost?
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Dify pricing starts at $49/mo, and there is a free plan. Sandbox free; Professional $590/workspace/yr; Community Edition self-hosted. Check dify.ai for current plans.
Is Dify free?
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Yes. Dify has a free plan, with paid plans for more usage.
Is Dify an autonomous AI agent?
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We rate Dify as "Task agent": completes tasks you hand it, then reports back.
What are the best Dify alternatives?
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Popular alternatives to Dify are Browser Use, Claude Agent SDK, CrewAI, Dust, Gumloop.