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Dify alternatives
Dify compared with 9 alternatives: Langflow, n8n, MindStudio, Vellum, Agenta and 4 more.
Dify has a free plan. Paid plans start at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly. All 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DifyThis tool | Free plan · from $590/yr | Yes | Web |
| Langflow | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| n8n | Free plan · from €20/mo | Yes | Web |
| MindStudio | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Vellum | Free plan · from $30/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Agenta | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| AutoGPT | Free plan · from $42.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Kortix | Free plan · from $40/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Pickaxe | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Sim | Free plan · from $21.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS |
How each one differs from Dify
- Free plan
Langflow
Open-source visual builder for AI agents and MCP servers
- Only Langflow lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Langflow also covers templates.
- Dify also covers workflow automation and no-code.
Suits: Developers prototyping agent and RAG applications on a canvas
- Free plan · from €20/mo
n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host
- n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly.
- Dify is open source, according to its own site.
- Dify also covers AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers
- Free plan · from $16/mo
MindStudio
No-code builder for AI agents, with 200+ models billed at cost
- MindStudio starts at $16 per month plus model usage, billed yearly. Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly.
- Only MindStudio lists a browser extension.
- Dify is open source, according to its own site.
- MindStudio also covers templates and app builder.
Suits: Non-engineers building custom agents for their own job or team
- Free plan · from $30/mo
Vellum
Personal AI assistant with long-term memory that acts across apps
- Vellum starts at $30 per month (Mighty). Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly.
- Only Vellum lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Vellum lists a browser extension.
- Vellum also covers chat assistant.
- Dify also covers no-code.
Suits: People who want one assistant that remembers them across devices and chat apps
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Agenta
Open-source workspace for building team AI agents and automations
- Agenta starts at $29 per month (Pro, unlimited users, 10,000 agent runs included). Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly.
- Agenta also covers templates.
Suits: Teams that want to self-host their agent platform under an MIT license
- Free plan · from $42.50/mo
AutoGPT
Open-source agent platform with a hosted team of AI Experts
- AutoGPT starts at $42.50 per month, billed yearly at $510 (Pro); $50 billed monthly. Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly.
- Dify also covers no-code.
Suits: People who want ready-made agent roles before building any workflow
- Free plan · from $40/mo
Kortix
Open-source platform for running AI agents from a git repo you own
- Kortix starts at $40 per seat / month (Team). Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly.
- Only Kortix lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Dify also covers no-code.
Suits: Teams that want agent configuration versioned in a git repository
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Pickaxe
No-code builder for AI agents you can brand and sell
- Pickaxe starts at $29 per month, billed annually (Gold); $37 billed monthly. Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly.
- Dify is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Pickaxe also covers templates and forms.
- Dify also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Coaches, consultants and creators packaging their expertise as paid AI tools
- Free plan · from $21.25/mo
Sim
Open-source workspace for building and running AI agents
- Sim starts at $21.25 per user / month, billed annually ($255); $25 billed monthly. Dify starts at $590 per workspace / year (Professional); $59 billed monthly.
- Only Sim lists a macOS app.
- Dify also covers no-code.
Suits: Teams building internal agents that share knowledge bases, tables and logs
Limits worth knowing in Dify
- The Sandbox plan's 200 message credits are a one-time grant; after that you supply your own model API keys.
- Cloud plans are priced per workspace with member caps: 1 on Sandbox, 3 on Professional and 50 on Team.
- SSO, multiple workspaces and a commercial license are part of the Enterprise edition only.
- The free Community Edition is limited to a single workspace and uses Dify's own Apache-2.0-derived license.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dify?
The alternatives to Dify in this directory are Langflow, n8n, MindStudio, Vellum, Agenta, AutoGPT, Kortix, Pickaxe and Sim. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dify.
Is there a free alternative to Dify?
Yes. Langflow, n8n, MindStudio, Vellum, Agenta, AutoGPT, Kortix, Pickaxe and Sim have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dify alternatives work on Windows?
The Dify listing does not include a Windows app. Langflow, Vellum and Kortix list one.
Which Dify alternatives work on macOS?
The Dify listing does not include a macOS app. Langflow, Vellum, Kortix and Sim list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.