Dify
Open-source platform for building LLM apps and agents visually.
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About Dify
Dify is listed in our no-code builders category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. Open-source platform for building LLM apps and agents visually. Pricing, as the maker states it: Source-available + paid cloud. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-14.
What is Dify?
Dify is a source-available LLM app development platform whose visual interface combines AI workflows, RAG pipelines, agent capabilities, model management and observability.
It is available self-hosted or as a paid cloud.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: dify.ai.
Who is Dify for?
Teams building LLM apps and agents visually.
Dify at a glance
- Open source: Source-available, not OSI open source: Modified Apache License 2.0 with additional conditions
- GitHub: langgenius/dify · 159,124 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Visual workflows
- RAG pipelines
- Agents
- Model management and observability
Dify pricing
- Sandbox: Free · for trying out Dify's core features
- Community: Free · open-source self-hosted edition
- Enterprise: Custom
Other Dify Cloud plans are listed on the pricing page.
Source: official pricing page, checked Oct 18, 2026. Prices change; check the source before buying.
Dify FAQ
What is Dify?
Dify is a source-available LLM app development platform whose visual interface combines AI workflows, RAG pipelines, agent capabilities, model management and observability.
Who is Dify for?
Teams building LLM apps and agents visually.
Is Dify free?
Yes. Dify has a free option (Sandbox, Community), according to its pricing page (checked Oct 18, 2026).
How much does Dify cost?
As of Oct 18, 2026, Dify's official pricing page lists: Sandbox: Free; Community: Free; Enterprise: Custom. Other Dify Cloud plans are listed on the pricing page.
Is Dify open source?
No. Dify's code is published under Modified Apache License 2.0 with additional conditions, which is not an OSI-approved open-source licence.
What are alternatives to Dify?
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