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Dify

Open-source visual builder for LLM apps, retrieval, and agents, with a hosted cloud.

Best for

Teams who want a visual LLM app builder they can self-host.

What it is

Dify is an open-source visual builder for LLM apps, retrieval pipelines, and agents. You can self-host it or use Dify Cloud. It is the pick when a non-engineer needs to edit the workflow after you set it up.

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Score breakdown

Capability 40%78
Ease 25%84
Value 20%86
Momentum 15%74

Pricing

Freemium

Starting price: check site

The software is open source. Dify Cloud has a free tier and paid plans. Confirm sandbox limits on the site.

Dates

Released 2023 (year precision).

Added to StackPick 14 Oct 2026.

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Questions

What is Dify best for?

Teams who want a visual LLM app builder they can self-host.

How much does Dify cost?

Freemium. Starting price: check site. The software is open source. Dify Cloud has a free tier and paid plans. Confirm sandbox limits on the site.

What are alternatives to Dify?

n8n, LangChain, CrewAI are the alternatives we file next to it. Open a comparison when one exists.