Flowise vs Langflow (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Langflow does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Flowise
4.3 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Flowise	Langflow
Our rating	4.3Better	4.2
Starts at	$35/mo	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Automation	Automation
Plans	Self-hosted$0 (open source) Free (cloud)$0 Starter$35/mo (first month free) Pro$65/mo	Free
Key features	Drag-and-drop canvas mapped directly to LangChain components Fully open-source and self-hostable One of the earliest visual LangChain builders Independently developed, not owned by a larger company Free self-hosted tier with no usage caps	Open-source visual builder for LangChain-based RAG and agent apps Acquired by DataStax in 2024, remains free and open Integration with DataStax Astra DB available optionally Framework-agnostic despite corporate backing Free, unlimited self-hosting
Pros	Direct mapping to LangChain concepts suits developers already using it Fully free and open source when self-hosted Long track record as one of the original tools in this specific space	Free and open source despite being corporately owned Backed by DataStax's infrastructure and engineering investment Remains framework-agnostic rather than locked to one database
Cons	LangChain-specific mapping is less intuitive for those unfamiliar with it Self-hosting requires real infrastructure setup Smaller commercial backing than newer, acquired competitors	Corporate ownership raises long-term independence questions for some users Optional database integration nudges toward DataStax's own products Overlaps closely with Flowise's similar LangChain-visualization approach
Company	FlowiseAI, founded 2023	Langflow, founded 2023

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Flowise better than Langflow?

In our reviews Flowise scores 4.3 and Langflow scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Flowise: The original drag-and-drop canvas for LangChain components. Langflow: DataStax-owned, but still free, open, and framework-agnostic.

Which is cheaper, Flowise or Langflow?

Flowise: from $35/mo. Langflow: free.

Do Flowise and Langflow have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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