Dify
Self-hostable platform for building LLM apps without a backend team.
PricingOpen source; cloud free tier, paid from about $59/mo
Free tierYes
Last verified2026-11-01
Use it for
Self-hosting an LLM app with logs and versions included
Skip it if
Teams without anyone to operate the deployment
What it is
Combines a visual workflow builder, prompt management, RAG, and an API in one deployable stack. The reason teams pick it over glue code is that the boring parts — logs, versions, evaluation — come with it. Self-hosting is the interesting option if your data cannot leave.
Pricing
Open source; cloud free tier, paid from about $59/mo
Who it suits
Self-hostable platform for building LLM apps without a backend team. If the constraint above matches how you work, this is a safe default. If it does not, check the alternatives below before committing to a subscription.