Dify
FreeProduction-ready platform for agentic workflow development.
FreeFree tier
About Dify
Dify is an open-source platform designed for building production-ready agentic workflows. It combines a visual workflow builder (Workflow Studio), a knowledge pipeline for preparing searchable knowledge bases, and a marketplace for AI tools, models, and integrations. Teams can deploy on Dify Cloud (SaaS), as a private enterprise instance, or self-hosted via Docker (Community Edition). The platform supports rich AI model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.) and allows non-technical users to create AI agents through a no-code interface, accelerating citizen development across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, banking, healthcare, and education.
Key Features
Visual Builder (Workflow Studio) for agentic workflows
Knowledge Pipeline for preparing searchable knowledge bases
Marketplace for Dify tools, models, and integrations
Multiple deployment options: Cloud (SaaS), Enterprise (private), Community Edition (open-source, self-deploy with Docker)
Team collaboration workspace with app and document management
Plugins, schedule triggers, and webhook triggers for workflow automation
Annotation and log history for chat apps
Supports multiple AI models: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, xAI, DeepSeek, Tongyi, and others
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Democratizes AI agent development by combining powerful AI/ML capabilities on a no-code platform
- Rapid deployment and intuitive interface accessible even for beginners, accelerating citizen development
- Open-source Community Edition available for self-hosting, offering full control and zero licensing cost
- Unified platform covering building, knowledge management, and deployment, reducing need for multiple tools
- Supports a wide range of AI model providers and allows switching between them
Cons
- Cloud paid tiers impose message credits and usage limits; high-volume usage may require careful monitoring or enterprise plan
- Advanced features like enterprise deployment and higher throughput require paid plans (Team or Enterprise)
- Documentation and support for self-hosted deployment may be less comprehensive than cloud offerings
Best For
Assessment testing with multi-stage review and item generationIndustrial manufacturing with a unified private AI platform across business unitsConsumer goods (FMCG) enabling business teams to build their own AgentsProfessional services audit automation with Agents and RPALogistics and supply chain scaling without proportional cost growthPublic sector local deployment and secure cross-institution sharingBanking and financial services unifying business teams on one AI platformPharma and life sciences with governed expert-level AI assistants
FAQ
Is Dify free to use?
Yes, Dify offers a free open-source Community Edition that you can self-deploy with Docker. For cloud hosting, there are paid Professional and Team plans with different usage limits and features.
What deployment options does Dify offer?
Dify provides three deployment options: Dify Cloud (hosted SaaS for prototyping to production), Dify Enterprise (private deployment for enterprise teams), and Community Edition (open-source, self-deploy with Docker).
What AI models are supported?
Dify supports models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, xAI, DeepSeek, Tongyi, and other providers. Message credits are provided for testing, and you can switch to your own API keys.