Dify
LLM app platform with visual workflows, RAG, agents and model management; supports Ollama and any OpenAI-compatible API.
- License
- Dify Open Source License
- Platforms
- Web, Docker
- Own API keys
- Yes
- Checked
- 2026-09-24
Dify works with OpenAI-compatible APIs. Grab a free key and a model from the catalog: for coding · for agents · providers and base URLs
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FAQ
Is Dify free?
The self-hosted Community edition is free (one workspace, no multi-tenant SaaS); the cloud Sandbox plan gives 200 message credits.
Does Dify work with free models?
Yes. It supports your own keys and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can plug in free models from OpenRouter, Groq, NVIDIA Build, or a local Ollama.
What license does Dify use?
Dify Open Source License. There is a free tier and paid plans.