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Flowise
Open-source drag-and-drop builder for LLM chatbots, RAG pipelines and AI agents.
What is Flowise?
Flowise is an open-source tool for building language-model apps by connecting blocks on a canvas. You can create chatbots that use your documents, set up agents with tools and expose them through an API or embed widget. It runs on your own machine or server, with a hosted cloud option.
Best for: Developers who want to prototype AI chatbots and agents visually.
What you can do with Flowise
Build a document Q&A bot
Embed an AI assistant on a website
Prototype an agent before coding it
Key features
- Drag-and-drop LLM flow builder
- Document retrieval (RAG) support
- Agents with tools
- API and website embed
Flowise pros and cons
Pros
- Free and open source
- Fast prototyping
Cons
- Production use needs your own hosting and care
Flowise pricing
Open source
Flowise 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 flowiseai.com and create a free account.
- Try one real task first: build a document Q&A bot.
- Compare the result with n8n or Dify, then keep the one that fits how you work.
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Flowise FAQ
What is Flowise?
Flowise is an open-source tool for building language-model apps by connecting blocks on a canvas. You can create chatbots that use your documents, set up agents with tools and expose them through an API or embed widget. It runs on your own machine or server, with a hosted cloud option.
Is Flowise free?
Flowise is open source, so you can use it for free and run it yourself. Check the official site for current limits and prices.
What can you do with Flowise?
With Flowise you can build a document Q&A bot; embed an AI assistant on a website; prototype an agent before coding it.
Who is Flowise best for?
Developers who want to prototype AI chatbots and agents visually.
Does Flowise have an app?
Yes. Besides the web version, Flowise has apps for Linux, Windows and Mac.
Who makes Flowise?
Flowise is made by FlowiseAI.
What are the best alternatives to Flowise?
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