# dify vs langflow

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** dify

| Attribute | dify | langflow |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 67.9 (74% (medium)) | 61.8 (79% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 8 | 11 |
| adoption.github_stars | 158,384 | 155,648 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Dify is a no-code platform that allows teams to build, test, and deploy AI-driven applications and workflows. It supports multiple deployment models including cloud hosting and self-hosted options, enabling organizations to create AI solutions that connect language models with data and tools. It is indexed under AI Tools.","source":"https://dify.ai/pricing","question":"What is dify?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"dify offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $590 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://dify.ai/pricing","question":"Is dify free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"dify supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://dify.ai/pricing","question":"What platforms does dify support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. dify can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://dify.ai/pricing","question":"Can dify be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for dify, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, xAI, DeepSeek, Tongyi and MCP. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://dify.ai/pricing","question":"What does dify integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for dify. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as dify not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://dify.ai","question":"What security certifications does dify have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"dify is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://dify.ai/pricing","question":"Where is dify available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Langflow is an open-source Python framework designed for building AI agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications. It provides a visual editor for designing workflows and integrates with major language models and vector databases. The framework includes built-in support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enabling rapid development and iteration of AI systems.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"What is Langflow?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Langflow uses a freemium pricing model. The open-source version is free for self-hosted deployments, and there is also a free tier available on their managed cloud platform. No payment is required to begin development or deployment of your AI applications.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"How much does Langflow cost?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Langflow supports multiple deployment approaches: you can host it yourself on your own infrastructure, use their managed cloud platform, or implement a hybrid setup combining both options. This flexibility allows you to choose the deployment model that best fits your organizational requirements.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"How can I deploy Langflow?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Langflow integrates with major AI providers including Anthropic, OpenAI, Azure, and Google Cloud. It also connects with development tools like GitHub and Hugging Face, and supports services such as Slack, MongoDB, Mistral, Groq, and LangChain. The platform includes multiple pre-built integrations to extend functionality.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"Which AI providers and services does Langflow integrate with?","confidence":0.98},{"answer":"Langflow offers both a web-based interface and command-line interface (CLI). The web interface includes a visual editor for designing and testing workflows without requiring code.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"What interfaces does Langflow provide?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Langflow is built for developers and teams who need to quickly build, test, and deploy AI-powered agents and workflows. It serves both individual developers exploring AI capabilities and organizations requiring production-grade deployment options.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"Who is Langflow designed for?","confidence":0.85},{"answer":"Yes, Langflow is open-source and can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure at no cost. This gives you complete control over deployment, data, and infrastructure while avoiding dependence on a third-party platform.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"Can I run Langflow without the cloud platform?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Langflow offers both self-hosted and managed cloud deployment options, with the cloud platform providing enterprise-grade infrastructure. The combination of open-source flexibility and managed options makes it adaptable for organizations of various sizes.","source":"http://www.langflow.org","question":"Is Langflow suitable for enterprise deployment?","confidence":0.9}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source LLM application development platform that enables teams to build, test, and deploy AI-powered workflows, RAG pipelines, and autonomous agents using a visual interface, with support for multiple language models, enterprise security features, and flexible deployment options. | An open-source platform that simplifies building and deploying AI agents and workflow automation with a visual drag-and-drop interface. Supports multiple LLMs, vector databases, and integrations with built-in cloud deployment options. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium_with_task_credits","builder_ui_architecture":"visual_node_canvas","custom_http_webhook_catch_and_triggering":true,"native_llm_nodes_anthropic_openai_gemini":true,"on_premise_self_hosted_deployment_option":true,"bring_your_own_key_byok_for_llm_inference":true,"sub_workflow_calling_and_reusable_templates":true,"human_in_the_loop_approval_steps_via_slack_email":true,"dynamic_conditional_routing_via_llm_classification":true,"unstructured_document_extraction_pdf_image_to_json":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"open_source_self_hosted","mit_or_apache_permissive_oss_license":true,"visual_drag_and_drop_node_canvas_builder":true,"multi_model_selection_openai_anthropic_local":true,"custom_api_tool_calling_and_webhook_execution":true,"notion_google_drive_confluence_sync_connectors":true,"rag_knowledge_base_document_upload_and_chunking":true,"team_sharing_and_role_based_access_control_rbac":true,"agent_memory_and_persistent_conversation_threads":true}` |
| integrations.count | 9 | 14 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Anthropic"},{"name":"Gemini"},{"name":"xAI"},{"name":"DeepSeek"},{"name":"Tongyi"},{"name":"MCP"},{"name":"Google Gemini","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Alibaba Tongyi","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Search","native":true,"category":"search","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"DALL-E","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Stable Diffusion","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"WolframAlpha","native":true,"category":"tools","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"LangSmith"},{"name":"LangFuse"},{"name":"Airbyte"},{"name":"Anthropic"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"Cassandra"},{"name":"Confluence"},{"name":"Couchbase"},{"name":"Google Cloud"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Serp API"},{"name":"Slack"}]` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | Python |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Sandbox","summary":"Free","features":["5 Apps","50 Knowledge Documents","50MB Storage","30 Days Log History"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free tier for exploring core features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"apps":"5","storage_mb":"50","team_members":"1","message_credits":"200","knowledge_documents":"50","api_rate_limit_monthly":"5000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"$590/workspace/year","features":["1 Team Workspace","50 Apps","Priority Document Processing","Unlimited Triggers per Workflow","Faster Workflow Execution","Unlimited Log History","No API Rate Limit"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":590,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For independent developers and small teams building production AI apps","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"apps":"50","storage_gb":"5","team_members":"3","knowledge_documents":"500","trigger_events_monthly":"20000","message_credits_monthly":"5000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$1590/year","features":["200 Apps","1000 Knowledge Documents","Unlimited Trigger Events","Top Priority Document Processing","Priority Workflow Execution"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1590,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For medium-sized teams needing collaboration and higher throughput","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"apps":"200","storage_gb":"20","team_members":"50","knowledge_documents":"1000","message_credits_monthly":"10000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Enterprise-grade Scalable Deployment","Commercial License","Multiple Workspaces","SSO","Advanced Security & Controls","Negotiated SLAs"],"description":"For enterprises requiring advanced security, compliance, and dedicated support","contactSales":true},{"free":true,"name":"Community","summary":"Free","features":["All Core Features","Single Workspace","Open Source License"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For open-source projects and non-commercial developers","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Freemium: Sandbox and Community free. Professional from $590/year per workspace.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://dify.ai/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-11T19:14:55.810Z","startingPrice":{"amount":590,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Open Source","description":"Self-hosted deployment"},{"free":true,"name":"Cloud","description":"Free enterprise-grade cloud platform for deployment"}],"summary":"Free open-source + free cloud tier","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"http://www.langflow.org","retrievedAt":"2026-07-31T10:23:06.793Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":590,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 13 | 6 |
| release.history | 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| 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| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=dify-client&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":47,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=langflow&per_page=100","last_12m":40,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:14:16.434Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*