Dify.ai vs n8n
Side-by-side analysis, no fluff. We've tested both in real-world conditions.
Summary table
Freemium
Freemium
What's best about Dify.ai
- Visual workflow builder to orchestrate complex agent tasks.
- Built-in RAG engine for parsing and chunking documents.
- Ready-to-use API endpoints to deploy agents inside your own apps.
- Support for over 50 LLM providers (cloud and local).
What's best about n8n
- Completely free to self-host with no execution or workflow limits
- JavaScript and Python code nodes handle logic that no-code tools cannot
- Native AI agent nodes with LangChain, OpenAI, and tool-calling support
- Active open-source community with 45,000+ GitHub stars and growing node library
What's weakest about n8n
- Self-hosting requires Docker/server knowledge — not plug-and-play
- Cloud pricing is higher than Make for equivalent execution volume
- Fewer native integrations than Zapier (400 vs 6,000+)
- UI can feel developer-centric — less approachable for non-technical users
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n8n is the obvious pick if you value open-source automation — self-host for free, or use the cloud..
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Dify.ai or n8n?+
In our tests, n8n (4.6/5) edges out Dify.ai (4/5). n8n: Open-source automation — self-host for free, or use the cloud.
Does Dify.ai have a free plan?+
Yes, Dify.ai has a free plan available. Paid plans start at $0.
Does n8n have a free plan?+
Yes, n8n has a free plan available. Paid plans start at $20/mo.
How does Dify.ai differ from n8n?+
Dify.ai stands out for: Visual workflow builder to orchestrate complex agent tasks.; Built-in RAG engine for parsing and chunking documents.. n8n excels at: Completely free to self-host with no execution or workflow limits; JavaScript and Python code nodes handle logic that no-code tools cannot.