Head to head

Dify vs Flowise

Dify and Flowise both work in AI Agents. Here is how they stack up on pricing, access, context and our editorial scores, and which one to pick.

Side by side

Tool
Difyby Dify4.5Setuproll editorial score
Tool
Flowiseby Flowise4.4Setuproll editorial score
PricingOpen SourceFree self-host + cloud plans
PricingOpen SourceFree self-host + cloud plans
AccessLocal
AccessLocal
Contextn/a
Contextn/a
Open sourceYes
Open sourceYes
Best forLLM app and agent building
Best forVisual agent flows
Setuproll score4.5
Setuproll score4.4

The verdict

Dify edges ahead overall, with a 4.5 Setuproll editorial score and a strong fit for llm app and agent building. Flowise is the better pick when you want visual agent flows, and it stays in the running on price and access. Most teams choose Dify as the default and reach for Flowise when their workflow leans that way.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dify or Flowise better?

Dify holds a 4.5 Setuproll editorial score and is best for llm app and agent building, while Flowise holds a 4.4 and is best for visual agent flows. Pick Dify for llm app and agent building and Flowise for visual agent flows.

What is the difference between Dify and Flowise?

Dify is reached as Local (open source) with n/a, while Flowise is reached as Local (open source) with n/a. They overlap on AI Agents but lead in different parts of the workflow.

Is Dify cheaper than Flowise?

Dify is free self-host + cloud plans, and Flowise is free self-host + cloud plans. Both have a path to start without a large upfront cost.

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