Overview

Dify — Best for teams building agentic workflows without starting from scratch.

Dify is a workflow platform for building AI applications, agents, and RAG-style systems with a product-ready visual interface.

GitHub monthly scan on 2026-05-19: 141892 stars, TypeScript, pushed on 2026-05-19. Topics include agentic workflow, RAG, low-code, MCP, and orchestration.

Visual agent workflow builder

RAG and LLM app support

MCP-related ecosystem positioning

Production deployment focus

Features & capabilities

Everything it does, in plain English.

FeatureVisual agent workflow builderIncluded

FeatureRAG and LLM app supportIncluded

FeatureMCP-related ecosystem positioningIncluded

FeatureProduction deployment focusIncluded

PlatformsWeb · Self-hosted

The honest take

Where it shines, where it stumbles.

✓ Pros

✓Strong product surface
✓Good fit for workflow teams
✓Broad integration direction

! Watch-outs

!May be heavier than a small library
!Teams need to evaluate deployment model

Who it's for

Where Dify pays for itself fast.

— Use case

Build internal AI applications

— Use case

Prototype RAG workflows

— Use case

Operate multi-step agent flows

Community reviews

Share your take on Dify

4.1

★★★★★

6 reviews

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Heather W. ✓ Verified

Creative Director · Google

★★★★★

4 months ago

Solid product, recommended

Mostly great, minor complaints. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. I'd love to see better export options.

James M. ✓ Verified

Growth Manager · Google

★★★★★

5 months ago

Needs a lot of improvement

Customer support left a lot to be desired. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. The UI takes some getting used to.

Lauren H. ✓ Verified

Researcher · Palantir

★★★★★

6 months ago

Strong product overall

Very good, with a few rough edges. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already. The learning curve was steeper than expected. Would recommend to anyone in my industry.

Brian W. ✓ Verified

Senior PM · Apple

★★★★★

8 months ago

Solid product, recommended

Really solid tool overall. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. The mobile experience could use some work. Five stars — no hesitation.

Elena W. ✓ Verified

Staff Engineer · a healthcare startup

★★★★★

8 months ago

Okay product, not amazing

Works okay, not life-changing. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. The learning curve was steeper than expected.

Kevin J.

Solutions Architect · a media company

★★★★★

1 years ago

Very useful, mostly polished

Mostly great, minor complaints. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. Definitely worth trying.

Amanda L. ✓ Verified

Consultant · GitHub

★★★★★

1 years ago

A must-have for any professional

Game changer for my workflow. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Pricing is fair for the value you get. A staple in my tech stack now.

Sofia A. ✓ Verified

Full Stack Developer · McKinsey

★★★★★

1 years ago

Changed how I work completely

Worth every penny. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. Pricing is fair for the value you get.

Emily C. ✓ Verified

DevOps Engineer · Amazon

★★★★★

1 years ago

Expected better

Customer support left a lot to be desired. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. I'd love to see better export options.

Ashley M. ✓ Verified

Growth Manager

★★★★★

1 years ago

Great tool, minor quibbles

Works really well for my use case. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth.

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