Dify is an open-source platform for building AI applications and agents. It includes a visual workflow builder, RAG pipeline tools, prompt management and model-switching across OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini and local models. Self-host or use the cloud version.
Best for
Developers and teams building production LLM apps who want an open-source platform.
Pricing
Ongoing free tier available, no trial required. Paid plans start at $0.
Pros
- Combines a visual workflow builder with RAG pipeline tools and prompt management in one open-source platform
- Model-switching across OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and local models avoids vendor lock-in
- Self-host for free or use the cloud version
Cons
- Building production-grade RAG applications still requires understanding of the underlying concepts
- Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure setup and maintenance
Tags
open-sourcellmragworkflowai-agentsself-hosted
Frequently asked questions
Is Dify good for non-developers?
Its visual workflow builder lowers the barrier compared to writing raw code, but building genuinely production-ready LLM applications still benefits from some technical understanding.