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A strong pick for teams that want an open-source option with a smoother path from prototype to hosted AI app.
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An open-source platform for building AI apps, chat interfaces, and agent workflows with optional cloud hosting.
Dify is aimed at builders who want more product structure than a simple playground but less infrastructure work than rolling everything from scratch. It is especially relevant for teams building internal copilots, AI workflows, and customer-facing agent experiences.
Editorial note
A strong pick for teams that want an open-source option with a smoother path from prototype to hosted AI app.
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Dify has a free Sandbox plan. Professional starts at $59/month, Team starts at $159/month, and Enterprise pricing is custom.
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