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View detailsDify is an open-source platform for building AI apps and chatbots with large language models. It gives developers a visual workflow builder, prompt management, knowledge base tools, and deployment options, so a team can go from an idea to a working AI app without building all the plumbing themselves.
Key Features
- Visual builder for AI apps and chatbots
- RAG knowledge base for document-grounded answers
- Support for OpenAI, Anthropic, and other models
- Prompt management and versioning
- Evaluation, monitoring, and analytics
- Self-hosted Community edition or managed cloud
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox | $0 | 200 one-time credits for testing the cloud platform. |
| Professional | $59/mo | 5,000 credits a month per workspace. $590 a year on annual billing. |
| Team | $159/mo | 10,000 credits a month per workspace. $1,590 a year on annual billing. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom limits, SSO, and dedicated support. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: developers and teams building AI apps and chatbots on top of LLMs.
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners
How it works
You can connect your own models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and others, or use Dify's hosted cloud. Its retrieval-augmented generation features let chatbots answer from your documents, and built-in evaluation and monitoring help teams improve quality over time.
A free Sandbox includes 200 one-time credits, and the self-hosted Community edition is free. Paid cloud plans start at $59 a month per workspace. Dify suits developers and product teams that want an open, flexible platform for LLM applications.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Open source with a free self-hosted edition
- Strong RAG and knowledge base features
- Works with many LLM providers
- Visual builder speeds up prototyping
✗ Cons
- Cloud credits run out fast on heavy use
- Self-hosting needs technical setup
- Interface can feel complex for non-developers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dify free?
Yes — Dify has a free plan. Free Sandbox; cloud plans from $59/mo
What is Dify best for?
developers and teams building AI apps and chatbots on top of LLMs.
What kind of tool is Dify?
Dify is a AI Chatbots tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026