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Dify
Open-source platform for building AI apps, chatbots and agent workflows visually.
What is Dify?
Dify is an open-source platform for building apps on top of large language models. You can design chatbots, agents and workflows in a visual editor, add your own documents as knowledge and connect many model providers. It runs as a cloud service or on your own server.
Best for: Developers and technical teams building internal AI apps.
What you can do with Dify
Build a chatbot that answers from company docs
Create a multi-step AI workflow
Test prompts across different models
Key features
- Visual workflow and agent builder
- Knowledge base from your documents
- Supports many model providers
- Self-hosting with Docker
Dify pros and cons
Pros
- Open source and self-hostable
- Large active community
Cons
- Needs some technical knowledge to set up well
Dify pricing
Open sourceSelf-host free; paid cloud plans available
Dify is open source, so you can use it for free and run it yourself. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.
How to get started
- Open dify.ai and create a free account.
- Try one real task first: build a chatbot that answers from company docs.
- Compare the result with n8n or CrewAI, then keep the one that fits how you work.
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Dify FAQ
What is Dify?
Dify is an open-source platform for building apps on top of large language models. You can design chatbots, agents and workflows in a visual editor, add your own documents as knowledge and connect many model providers. It runs as a cloud service or on your own server.
Is Dify free?
Dify is open source, so you can use it for free and run it yourself. Self-host free; paid cloud plans available. Check the official site for current limits and prices.
What can you do with Dify?
With Dify you can build a chatbot that answers from company docs; create a multi-step AI workflow; test prompts across different models.
Who is Dify best for?
Developers and technical teams building internal AI apps.
Does Dify have an app?
Yes. Besides the web version, Dify has apps for Linux.
Who makes Dify?
Dify is made by LangGenius.
What are the best alternatives to Dify?
Popular alternatives include n8n, CrewAI, Activepieces and Flowise. See the full ranking on our AI Agents & Automation page.
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