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Dify is an open-source AI infrastructure platform for building, deploying and operating LLM applications and agents, with RAG pipelines, visual workflows and observability built in. Its publisher also sells a hosted cloud and an enterprise edition.
| Category | Low-code AI builder |
| Type | LLMOps platform |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Runs locally | Self-hosted |
| Built with | Python / TS |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Best for | teams shipping production AI apps with less code |
| Also sold as | LangGenius, Inc. — Hosted cloud and enterprise edition pricing ↗ |
Other open-source low-code ai builder tools worth comparing:
FlowiseDrag-and-drop LLM flows
LangflowVisual builder for agents and RAG
n8nAutomate workflows with AI nodes
ActivepiecesOpen-source Zapier with AI pieces
WindmillTurn scripts into workflows and UIs
KestraDeclarative orchestration with AI stepsDify is free and open-source (Apache-2.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost. Its publisher also sells a commercial edition; the open-source edition stays free to self-host.
Yes. Dify is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.
Popular open-source alternatives include Flowise, Langflow, n8n. See the comparisons above to choose.
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