Dify
The open-source LLM app development platform.
Overview
Dify is an open-source LLM application development platform that simplifies the creation, deployment, and management of AI-powered apps. It provides a visual interface for building complex workflows, including RAG pipelines and AI agents. Dify combines backend-as-a-service (BaaS) and LLMOps concepts, allowing both developers and non-technical users to build and operate production-ready generative AI applications.
✨ Key Features
- Open source
- Visual workflow editor for building AI apps
- Built-in RAG engine with support for various document types
- Agent framework for creating autonomous agents
- Unified interface for prompt engineering, and monitoring
- Support for multiple LLMs and embedding models
- Self-hosted and managed cloud options
🎯 Key Differentiators
- All-in-one platform for building and operating LLM apps
- User-friendly visual interface for non-developers
- Combines RAG, Agent, and LLMOps capabilities
Unique Value: Democratizes the creation of sophisticated RAG and Agent applications through an intuitive, all-in-one open-source platform, reducing development time and complexity.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Website support chatbots
- Internal HR and IT helpdesks
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Deeply technical use cases requiring low-level framework control
🏆 Alternatives
Dify provides a more complete, end-to-end application management solution with a user-friendly UI compared to code-heavy frameworks like LangChain, making it accessible to a broader audience.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open source is free. Cloud version has a free tier.
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