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Dify alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll AI chatbot and AI agent builders

Top picks

  • Botpress logo

    Best overall

    Botpress

    Starting price: $150/month billed annually (Plus)

  • n8n logo

    Best free option

    n8n

    Cloud starting price: €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions

Common reasons people leave Dify: licence adds conditions beyond a standard open-source licence, and steeper learning curve than simple no-code chatbot builders. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Dify, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Botpress currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Botpress logoBotpressFree plan + paid$150/month billed annually (Plus)NoWeb7 of 764.8
2n8n logon8nFree plan + paid€20/month (annual), 2.5K executionsNoWeb, Self-hosted9 of 964.0
3Voiceflow logoVoiceflowPaid—NoWeb4 of 461.8
4StackAI logoStackAIFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Self-hosted6 of 659.4
5Chatbase logoChatbasePaid$32/month billed yearly (Hobby), $40 monthlyNoWeb8 of 857.5
6Gumloop logoGumloopPaid$37 per month (Pro)NoWeb4 of 451.2
7Coze logoCozeFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Self-hosted3 of 342.3
  1. Botpress logo

    1. BotpressTop pick

    Best for: Support teams and agencies building AI agents that need custom logic and integrations

    Free plan + paidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Dify

    Chatbot platform with a visual studio and many channel integrations, focused on customer-facing assistants.

    Pros

    • Free plan for testing with real conversations
    • No per-seat fees on the Team plan and above
    • Visual studio plus a developer kit for custom logic
    • Large community on Discord and an open-source SDK

    Cons

    • Paid plans start well above simple chat widgets
    • Conversation packs are added automatically once the quota is reached
    • Voice channel is only on the Enterprise plan
    Visit Botpress Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Botpress a good Dify alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 with 100 conversations
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $150/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing basis
    Per conversation, not per seat
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Security
    SOC 2, GDPR compliant
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    GitHub repo licence
    MIT
    Checked Nov 2, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $150/month billed annually (Plus)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $750/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026botpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. n8n logo

    2. n8n

    Best for: Technical teams that want self-hosted automations and AI agents without per-task fees

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    64.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Dify

    Self-hostable workflow automation with AI agent nodes, if your LLM apps are mostly about automating tasks.

    Pros

    • Free self-hosted Community edition
    • Priced per execution, not per step
    • Code nodes and strong AI agent tooling

    Cons

    • Fair-code licence restricts commercial resale
    • Less friendly for non-technical users
    • SSO and version control need paid editions
    Visit n8n Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is n8n a good Dify alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Cloud starting price
    €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    €50/month (annual), 10K executions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, free Community edition
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    2,000+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Sustainable Use License (fair-code)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    €20/month billed annually (Starter, 2.5K executions)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    €50/month billed annually, 10K executions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    €667/month billed annually, 40K executions, self-hosted
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Voiceflow logo

    3. Voiceflow

    Best for: CX and product teams or agencies building production AI support agents for chat and phone

    PaidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Dify

    Collaborative designer for chat and voice agents, suited to product and support teams shipping assistants.

    Pros

    • Combines LLM playbooks with deterministic workflows in one builder
    • Deploys to web chat, WhatsApp, SMS and voice
    • Choice of model provider or bring your own model
    • Built-in conversation testing and staging environments

    Cons

    • No free plan for ongoing use, only a trial
    • Business pricing isn't published and requires talking to sales
    • More setup than simple 'train on your docs' chatbot tools
    Visit Voiceflow Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Voiceflow a good Dify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    Yes, no card needed
    Checked Nov 8, 2026voiceflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Usage-based
    Checked Nov 2, 2026voiceflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Model choice
    Major LLM providers or your own model
    Checked Nov 8, 2026voiceflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Channels
    Web, app, WhatsApp, SMS, voice
    Checked Nov 2, 2026voiceflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. StackAI logo

    4. StackAIAcquired

    Best for: IT teams in regulated companies rolling out governed AI agents across departments

    Free plan + paidWeb, Self-hosted

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Dify

    Enterprise no-code AI agent builder with governance and on-prem options for regulated companies.

    Pros

    • On-premises and VPC deployment for sensitive data
    • 500+ enterprise integrations for agents that take action
    • Governance features like human review, audit logs and SSO

    Cons

    • Free plan is capped at 500 runs, 2 projects and 1 seat
    • Paid use is a custom enterprise quote with no self-serve tier
    • Acquisition by Asana adds uncertainty about the standalone roadmap
    Visit StackAI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is StackAI a good Dify alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 a month (500 runs, 2 projects, 1 seat)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise deployment
    On-prem or VPC
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    500+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Asana (acquisition announced)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    Custom quote
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stack-ai.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Chatbase logo

    5. Chatbase

    Best for: Small and mid-sized teams wanting a no-code AI support agent trained on their own content

    PaidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Dify

    Train a support chatbot on your docs and embed it in minutes, without building workflows yourself.

    Pros

    • Fast setup: point it at docs or a website and get a working agent
    • Deploys to web chat, email, WhatsApp, Messenger, Slack and voice
    • Choice of models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others
    • Built-in helpdesk inbox for human handoff

    Cons

    • No lasting free plan, only a short trial
    • Credit-based pricing can be hard to predict at higher volumes
    • Helpdesk integrations and API access need the Basic plan or higher
    Visit Chatbase Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Chatbase a good Dify alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Starting price
    $32/month billed yearly (Hobby), $40 monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatbase.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Hobby message credits
    700 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatbase.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Channels
    Chat, WhatsApp, email, Slack and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatbase.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Security
    SOC 2 Type II
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatbase.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Training on customer data
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatbase.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic plan
    $120/month billed yearly, $150 monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatbase.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $400/month billed yearly, $500 monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatbase.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026chatbase.co(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Gumloop logo

    6. Gumloop

    Best for: Teams automating research, enrichment and content tasks with AI models

    PaidWeb

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Dify

    No-code AI workflow builder that's easier for non-developers.

    Pros

    • Built around AI steps and agents
    • Choice of AI models with admin controls
    • Bring your own API keys

    Cons

    • Credit costs vary with AI usage
    • Smaller classic integration catalogue
    • No free plan; paid plans start with a trial
    Visit Gumloop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Gumloop a good Dify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $37 per month (Pro)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI model controls
    Admins can restrict which models teams use
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2 Type II, GDPR
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gumloop.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Coze logo

    7. Coze

    Best for: Makers and small teams who want to build AI agents from plugins and visual workflows.

    Free plan + paidWeb, Self-hosted

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Dify

    ByteDance's agent builder with plugins and workflows, hosted or self-hosted via Coze Studio.

    Pros

    • Visual workflow editor with plugins, knowledge bases and memory built in
    • Free tier for trying ideas before paying
    • Open-source Coze Studio and Coze Loop for self-hosting under Apache 2.0

    Cons

    • Hosted service is run by ByteDance, which some companies rule out for data reasons
    • Credit-based usage makes costs harder to predict
    • The open-source edition lacks some features of the hosted service
    Visit Coze Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Coze a good Dify alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open-source edition
    Coze Studio
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License (Coze Studio)
    Apache 2.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Agent testing and monitoring
    Coze Loop (open source)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

Discontinued alternatives

The best Dify alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Botpress logo

Best Dify alternative for most people

Botpress

Chatbot platform with a visual studio and many channel integrations, focused on customer-facing assistants.

n8n logo

Best Dify alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

n8n

Self-hostable workflow automation with AI agent nodes, if your LLM apps are mostly about automating tasks.

n8n logo

Best Dify alternative for self-hosting

n8n

Self-hostable workflow automation with AI agent nodes, if your LLM apps are mostly about automating tasks.

Voiceflow logo

Best Dify alternative for working in the browser

Voiceflow

Collaborative designer for chat and voice agents, suited to product and support teams shipping assistants.

Dify alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Dify?

Botpress ranks first right now. Chatbot platform with a visual studio and many channel integrations, focused on customer-facing assistants. n8n and Voiceflow follow it in our ranking.

Dify vs Botpress: what's the difference?

Dify is free and open source; Botpress is free with paid plans. Verified prices: Dify $590 per workspace/year, Botpress $150/month billed annually (Plus). Dify is open source and Botpress is not. Both run on Web.

Is Dify free?

Dify is free and open source. Free plan: Sandbox, 200 message credits; Starting price: $590 per workspace/year. Checked on Dify's own site, November 2026.

How much do Dify alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Dify alternatives: Botpress, $150/month billed annually (Plus); n8n, €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions; Chatbase, $32/month billed yearly (Hobby), $40 monthly; Gumloop, $37 per month (Pro). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Dify?

Yes. Botpress (free plan + paid), n8n (free plan + paid), StackAI (free plan + paid) and Coze (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Dify?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Dify?

The complaints we hear most: licence adds conditions beyond a standard open-source licence; steeper learning curve than simple no-code chatbot builders; cloud free tier has small message and app quotas.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Dify, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.