
Dify
8.4#1 in retrieval-augmented generation toolsFrom $590 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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| Fact | Dify | Graphiti |
|---|---|---|
| License | Dify uses a modified Apache 2.0 license with restrictions on unauthorized multi-tenant operation and removing frontend branding or copyright notices. | The GitHub repository identifies the project as Apache-2.0 licensed. |
| Purpose | Dify is an open-source platform for building AI applications with agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, model management, observability, and tools. | Graphiti is an open-source framework for building and querying temporal context graphs for AI agents. |
| Retrieval | Knowledge Pipeline supports semantic, keyword, hybrid, and reranked retrieval with metadata filters and citations. | Hybrid retrieval combines semantic embeddings, BM25 keyword search, and graph traversal. |
Dify is suited to teams building AI applications that need visual workflow design, knowledge grounding, and multiple publishing options. Its Community Edition may suit users who want to self-host with Docker.
Graphiti is suited to developers building AI agents that need time-aware context, provenance, and hybrid retrieval. It fits teams prepared to host and operate the framework and its surrounding system themselves.