LangFlow (8.2/10) vs Dify (8.3/10) — extremely close. LangFlow stands out with visual drag-and-drop flow builder and 100+ integrations. Dify wins on visual ai workflow builder with LangFlow is cheaper to self-host. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize workflow style.
| Feature | LangFlow | Dify |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use Case | Visual framework for building multi-agent and RAG applications with a Python-based drag-and-drop UI | Open-source LLM app development platform combining AI workflow builder, RAG pipeline, agent capabilities, and model management |
| GitHub Stars | 35,000+ | 45,000+ |
| Integrations | 100+ | 120+ |
| Language | Python | Python/TypeScript |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 (with commons clause for enterprise) |
| Min RAM | 1GB | 2GB |
| Docker Image Size | ~650MB | ~700MB |
| Self-Host Cost | $10/mo | $15/mo |
| Cloud Pricing | N/A (self-host only) | $59/mo |
| Ease of Use | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| AI Capabilities | 8.5/10 | 9/10 |
| Community Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Contributors | 200+ | 400+ |
Both tools are free to self-host. The real cost is infrastructure. Here's what you'll actually pay:
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Python developers wanting a visual way to build and iterate on LangChain-based LLM applications. Key features include visual drag-and-drop flow builder, python-native components, multi-agent orchestration, making it the go-to choice for AI development workflows.
Teams building production LLM applications who want an all-in-one platform with visual builder and built-in observability. It stands out with visual ai workflow builder, rag pipeline with advanced chunking, multi-model support (100+ models), making it ideal for LLM-powered applications.
You need the strengths of both. LangFlow handles visual drag-and-drop flow builder while Dify provides visual ai workflow builder. Many production teams combine them via APIs for a complete AI stack.
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