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Free Dify alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 7 Dify alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Botpress, n8n and StackAI rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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
3StackAI logoStackAIFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Self-hosted6 of 659.4
4Coze 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. StackAI logo

    3. 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)
  4. Coze logo

    4. 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)