n8nvsDify

Full side-by-side comparison — features, pricing, platforms, and which one wins in 2026.

n8n

Automation Platforms

Open-source workflow automation with built-in AI capabilities

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Dify

Automation Platforms

Open-source platform for building LLM applications visually

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Featuren8nDify
CategoryAutomation PlatformsAutomation Platforms
PricingFree (self-hosted), cloud from $20/moFree + Cloud plans
GitHub Stars
52k
✓ More stars
60k
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, Windows, DockermacOS, Linux, Windows, Docker
Key Features
  • ✓ 400+ integrations (APIs, databases, SaaS)
  • ✓ Native AI nodes (LLM, vector store, RAG chains)
  • ✓ Visual drag-and-drop workflow builder
  • ✓ Self-hostable via Docker (full data control)
  • ✓ Webhook triggers, cron schedules, event-driven
  • ✓ JavaScript/Python code nodes for custom logic
  • ✓ Credential management and encryption
  • ✓ Active community (52K+ GitHub stars)
  • ✓ Visual builder
  • ✓ RAG engine
  • ✓ Agent framework
  • ✓ Workflow orchestration
  • ✓ Multi-model
  • ✓ API-first
Pros
  • + Self-hostable (full data control)
  • + 400+ integrations
  • + Visual workflow builder
  • + Native AI/LLM nodes
  • + Active community
  • + Beautiful visual interface
  • + Built-in RAG pipeline
  • + Prompt engineering studio
  • + Self-hostable
  • + Multi-model support
Cons
  • − Resource-heavy for self-hosting
  • − Learning curve for complex workflows
  • − Newer platform, still maturing
  • − Can be complex to self-host
  • − Limited advanced customization
  • − Cloud pricing can add up
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automationworkflowno-codeself-hostedintegrations
open-sourcelow-coderagagentsenterprise

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