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LangflowMost similar to Dify in what it does, its category and its price.
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ActivepiecesHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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FlowiseFrom $35/mo, against from $59/mo for Dify.
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n8nRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Dify.
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At a glance
Green means better than Dify, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DifyBaseline | 4.4 | $59/mo | Yes | A fuller LLMOps platform, not just a flow visualizer | |
| Langflow | 4.2−0.2 | Free | Yes | DataStax-owned, but still free, open, and framework-agnostic | vs Dify |
| Flowise | 4.3−0.1 | $35/mo$24 less | Yes | The original drag-and-drop canvas for LangChain components | vs Dify |
| n8n | 4.4Same | Free | Yes | Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers | vs Dify |
 Stack AI | 4.4Same | Free | Yes | Internal AI tools for HR, legal, and ops, no engineers required | vs Dify |
 Vellum | 4.3−0.1 | Free | Yes | A workbench for testing and comparing prompts, not deploying workflows | vs Dify |
| Activepieces | 4.5+0.1 | $16/mo$43 less | Yes | Open-source, self-hostable, built for teams wary of vendor lock-in | vs Dify |
 Botpress | 4.3−0.1 | $89/mo$30 more | Yes | A visual flow builder for chatbots, with open-source roots | vs Dify |
 SuperAGI | 4.0−0.4 | Free | Yes | A production dashboard wrapped around open-source agent roots | vs Dify |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Dify.
Langflow
4.2Free
vs Dify−0.2
DataStax-owned, but still free, open, and framework-agnostic.
- 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
Free and open source despite being corporately owned
Corporate ownership raises long-term independence questions for some users
Flowise
4.3$35/mo
vs Dify$24 less−0.1
The original drag-and-drop canvas for LangChain components.
- Drag-and-drop canvas mapped directly to LangChain components
- Fully open-source and self-hostable
- One of the earliest visual LangChain builders
Direct mapping to LangChain concepts suits developers already using it
LangChain-specific mapping is less intuitive for those unfamiliar with it
n8n
4.4Free
vs DifySame
Source-available and self-hostable, favored by developers.
- Source-available under a fair-code license, self-hostable
- Function nodes for inline JavaScript or Python code
- Node-based visual workflow builder
Self-hosting avoids per-task pricing anxiety at scale
Fair-code license is more restrictive than fully permissive open source
Stack AI
4.4Free
vs DifySame
Internal AI tools for HR, legal, and ops, no engineers required.
- No-code builder for internal AI tools and assistants
- Retrieval-augmented generation over a team's own documents
- Built for HR, legal, and operations use cases specifically
Removes the engineering bottleneck for internal AI tool requests
Best suited to internal tools, less to customer-facing products
Vellum
4.3Free
vs Dify−0.1
A workbench for testing and comparing prompts, not deploying workflows.
- Prompt engineering and evaluation workbench
- Side-by-side comparison across LLM providers and models
- Test-case-based output quality comparison
Fills a genuine gap most workflow tools skip entirely
Not a workflow or automation builder itself, a narrower, earlier-stage tool
Activepieces
4.5$16/mo
vs Dify$43 less+0.1
Open-source, self-hostable, built for teams wary of vendor lock-in.
- Fully open-source, self-hostable automation engine
- Extensible "pieces" framework for custom integrations
- AI-generated starting workflows from plain-language descriptions
Full self-hosting avoids vendor lock-in and per-task pricing anxiety
Self-hosting requires real infrastructure and maintenance effort
Botpress
4.3$89/mo
vs Dify$30 more−0.1
A visual flow builder for chatbots, with open-source roots.
- Visual flow builder for structured conversation design
- LLM integration for open-ended generative responses
- Multi-channel deployment (web, WhatsApp, Slack, and more)
Granular flow control suits complex, structured conversation needs
Higher entry price than simpler chatbot builders
SuperAGI
4.0Free
vs Dify−0.4
A production dashboard wrapped around open-source agent roots.
- Graphical dashboard for managing concurrent agents
- Built-in tools and actions marketplace
- Open-source foundation, free to use
Dashboard fills a real production-management gap in open-source frameworks
Still requires technical setup, not a fully no-code product
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Dify free?
Dify has a free plan, and paid plans start from $59/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Dify?
Activepieces is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: n8n, Stack AI, Flowise.
What is the cheapest alternative to Dify?
Among paid plans, Activepieces has the lowest starting price (from $16/mo). If you need it free, start with Activepieces.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.