GitHub Repo · AI Agents & App Builders

Dify

Visual builder for AI chatbots, agents and workflows.

What Dify does

Dify is an open-source platform for building AI apps visually: chatbots trained on your documents, multi-step AI workflows and agents with tools, which you can publish as web apps or APIs.

Best for

Custom chatbots without much code
Knowledge-base assistants
Prototyping AI agents

How small businesses use Dify

Build a website FAQ bot from your docs
Create an internal HR policy assistant
Make an AI quote generator

Quick facts
Type	GitHub Repo
Category	AI Agents & App Builders
Pricing	Free to self-host; paid cloud plans
Repository	github.com/langgenius/dify
License	See repository
Setup level	Intermediate
Main tradeoff	Self-hosting needs a server and Docker know-how; the cloud plans are paid.
GitHub stars	159k (as of 2026-10-21)
Added	Oct 16, 2026
Last reviewed	Oct 16, 2026

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Dify: common questions

Who should use Dify?

Dify suits custom chatbots without much code, knowledge-base assistants and prototyping AI agents.

When should you choose something else instead of Dify?

Self-hosting needs a server and Docker know-how; the cloud plans are paid. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as Lovable, Replit and Bolt.new.

Is Dify free?

Dify pricing: Free to self-host; paid cloud plans. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official repository or website before you buy.

Can a small business self-host Dify?

Yes. Dify is open source on GitHub, and its setup level is intermediate. You will need a computer or server to run it and someone to keep it updated and backed up, or you can use a hosted option if one is offered.