Dify
by LangGenius •Agent Builders
Visual platform for building production agentic workflows, RAG applications and AI apps.
What is Dify?
AI Orbit decision brief
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Recorded strengths
Verified profile evidence records API access for this tool.
Source-backed capability SourceConsiderations & evidence gaps
The current product lifecycle state has not yet been source-verified in AI Orbit.
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Features & use cases
Core capabilities listed for Dify.
API Access
Provides programmatic API access for application integration.
Agent Workflows
Plans and executes multi-step tasks with tools, state or autonomous actions.
Function Calling
Invokes defined functions or tools with structured arguments.
RAG & Knowledge Bases
Connects models to external knowledge sources for retrieval-augmented responses.
Integrations
Connects with third-party applications, data sources or automation platforms.
Access, deployment & licensing
Structured product facts with evidence status. Unknown facts are never guessed.
Deployment
Source check pendingSelf-hosting supported
Pricing overview
Pricing stored in AI Orbit's pricing database. Always verify final rates on the provider website.
Professional
USD 590.00 billed yearly
Review · verified 1 month ago
- 5,000 message credits/month
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Review · verified 1 month ago
Sandbox
Review · verified 1 month ago
Community / Self-hosted
Review · verified 1 month ago
- Open-source Community edition
- infrastructure costs are separate.
Team
USD 1,590.00 billed yearly
Review · verified 1 month ago
- 10,000 message credits/month
Verified benchmarks & scores
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User/reviewer product-experience evidence. This is not treated as a technical benchmark.
G2 Verified User Rating — Product Experience
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Dify FAQ
Quick answers based on the information currently available in this AI Orbit profile.
What is Dify?
Dify combines a visual workflow studio, agents, knowledge pipelines, model and tool integrations, observability and multiple deployment options for AI applications. Dify is provided by LangGenius and AI Orbit categorizes it under Agents & Automation. Its structured capability profile includes API Access, Agent Workflows, Function Calling and RAG & Knowledge Bases; field-level verification may still be pending for some capability mappings.
Who makes Dify?
Dify is provided by LangGenius. Technology company providing Dify, with AI capabilities focused on agents & automation workflows. Within AI Orbit, the product is cataloged in Agents & Automation, which describes its primary product category rather than the provider itself.
What is Dify best for?
AI Orbit currently maps Dify to structured use cases including App Prototyping, Workflow Automation and Knowledge Base Support. These are reviewed taxonomy mappings used for discovery and fit; field-level evidence may still be pending, so they are not presented as independently verified claims. Supporting cataloged capabilities include API Access, Agent Workflows, Function Calling and RAG & Knowledge Bases.
Does Dify have an API?
Yes. AI Orbit has verified official evidence that Dify provides API access. The profile also records official API documentation, so developers can check supported endpoints, authentication and current implementation details at the provider source. API availability can change independently from the consumer product, so production implementations should still be checked against the provider documentation.
Is Dify open source?
Yes. AI Orbit has verified Dify as open source from its official repository or license evidence. An official repository is recorded on the profile, which should be used to review the exact license terms and current source availability.
How much does Dify cost?
AI Orbit currently has verified plan-level pricing data for Dify, including Professional, Enterprise, Sandbox and Community / Self-hosted. Exact rates, billing units, limits and verification dates are shown in the pricing section of this profile rather than compressed into a single potentially misleading price. Because providers can change prices and plan limits, check the linked official pricing source before making a purchase or production decision.